(Dearborn County, IN) – The Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office says retired K-9 Glock has passed away.
Glock was a Belgian Malinois born on May 8, 2012 in the Netherlands.
After being brought to the United States and trained, he began his law enforcement career in November 2013 as a Dual-Purpose Patrol K-9.
Throughout his career, Glock was trained in drug detection, tracking, article searches, and criminal apprehension.
He successfully met certification standards through several nationally recognized police K-9 organizations and distinguished himself in competition, earning five first-place finishes, five second-place finishes, and two third-place finishes.
But Glock’s greatest accomplishments happened in the field.
During one deployment, Glock tracked an armed suspect who had fled into a wooded area after threatening others with a knife.
Glock detected the suspect from nearly 50 yards away, alerting the tracking team and protecting them from a potential ambush.
The suspect was ultimately located concealed along a creek bank wearing camouflage.
On another occasion, during a late-night rainstorm, Glock tracked suspects involved in a home invasion through the woods and directly to the back door of their residence in a nearby neighborhood.
Glock was equally accomplished in narcotics detection. His alerts contributed to significant drug seizures, including four ounces of methamphetamine during one traffic stop.
In another investigation, Glock detected narcotics concealed within and underneath bales of hay in the bed of a truck. His work ultimately led investigators to a residence where a search warrant resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of illegal drugs and cash.
These are only a few examples of a career spent protecting deputies, helping apprehend dangerous individuals, removing illegal drugs from our communities, and serving the citizens of Dearborn County.
Behind the badge, however, was a bond that cannot be measured by statistics, arrests, seizures, or awards. For more than 12 years, Glock and his handler, Sergeant Josh Cochran, worked side by side. That partnership extended far beyond a patrol car or a shift—it was built on absolute trust, loyalty, and countless hours together.
“We extend our deepest condolences to Sergeant Cochran and family, as well as everyone who had the privilege of working alongside Glock throughout his remarkable career,” the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a statement. “Rest easy, K-9 Glock. Your watch is over. Thank you for your service, your loyalty, and for always protecting those beside you.”
