On the ODMP there is a link to 2019 deaths right below the picture of 4 officers down from 2014. It gives some statistics. It seems to me that K9 dogs are killed in the line of duty much more often. Maybe I just see that more as an animal lover. One officer down is one too many. These many are there to protect and serve. Yes, some bad apples but the majority are great people. Try watching LivePD and watch them in action. Don’t know if it is cause they are on TV but they seem to be nice guys just doing a job. RIP Officer and Condolences to the family. My godfather was a Police officer for 25 years in the Bronx, NY. Also please check out Blue Lives Matter website. Much more detail.
When I saw the headline with “K9 officer,” my first assumption was that it referred to the dog.
I’m a Marine mom, too!