Linn County Sheriff’s Office K9 Retiring

A Linn County Sheriff’s Office K9 is retiring.

Bingo, a nine-year old German Shepherd, joined the Sheriff’s Office eight years ago and was partnered with Deputy Derek Steines. Bingo was born in Holland and was trained to be a dual-purpose patrol and narcotics detection dog.

Bingo enjoyed a long, successful career as a law enforcement K9 – he was the Linn County Sheriff’s Office “go to” K9 for public relations demonstrations because his relaxed temperament and exceptional obedience allowed him to behave very well around both adults and children.

Bingo’s law enforcement service led to multiple narcotics-related arrests and apprehensions during his career. More importantly, his presence deterred criminal activity and protected his handler and other deputies from altercations and injury.

Bingo will be left to spend his retirement years with his handler, Deputy Steines. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office thanks Deputy Steines and K9 Bingo for their commitment and dedication to the citizens of Linn County and the Sheriff’s Office – and wish Bingo a well-deserved retirement.

photo courtesy of Linn County Sheriff’s Office