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POLK COUNTY SHERIFF K9 BUFFY FORCED TO RETIRE

Polk County Sheriff K9 Buffy has been doctored with an unknown medical condition. After many visits to the veterinarian and several trips to the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center, the sheriff’s office received the results of her medical condition. It is sad news, but the office feels it is the best decision for Polk County and Buffy that she retire. K9 Buffy was a great asset to the county during her years of service.

K9 Buffy responded to numerous types of calls during her tenure with Polk County, assisting multiple law enforcement agencies. Buffy’s participated in close to 60 calls for service, K9 tracks, building searches for alarms/burglaries, and drug searches at schools, houses, vehicles, and at the Tri-County Community Correction Center. Buffy enjoyed spending countless hours patrolling Polk County and meeting our residents with Deputy Olson.

Buffy’s partner, K9 handler/Deputy Kyle Olson, stated, “It is very unfortunate, but Buffy has taken care of the residents of Polk County and me for the last three years. Now it is my turn to take care of her.” Buffy will continue to live with Deputy Olson and his family transitioning to “retired life.”

The K9 program is still going strong with K9 Rex and handler Sergeant Ben Stout. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has plans to pursue an additional K9 to enhance the safety of our community.

Thank you for your service, K9 Buffy. Enjoy your retirement!

Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman also wanted to thank the community for their generous donations to bring K9 Buffy and the K9 program back to Polk County.

Polk County K9 Buffy announcing her retirement at the Polk County Commissioners meeting with her handler Deputy Kyle Olson.
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