Beloved SMC Police K9 Dies After 7 Years Of Service

MENLO PARK, CA — The Menlo Park Police Department announced on Tuesday that an 11-year-old police K9 died.

The police K9 known as Hardy died after serving seven years on MPPD force.

"Hardy will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by those who served with him," the MPPD said in a statement.

Hardy Od Nechranic was born in the Czech Republic on December 18, 2014. He arrived in the United States in September 2015 and was subsequently partnered with Corporal Manny Torres.

"From the very beginning, Hardy demonstrated the drive, intelligence, and loyalty that make a truly exceptional working dog. Together, Hardy and Corporal Torres formed a team that served this department with distinction for many years," police said.

Hardy retired from active duty in October 2022, and was put in the care of Corporal Torres and his family.

"It brings us some comfort knowing that his final years were spent in the home of the partner he trusted most," police said. "His contribution to officer safety and to helping apprehend dangerous offenders was invaluable. Many of us had the privilege of watching Hardy work, and many more felt the impact of his service, even if only through the stories shared by those who worked closest with him."