New London Police K9 Retires After Over 7 Years Of Service

NEW LONDON, CT — The New London Police Department recently announced the retirement of police K9 Iris. The K9 had more than 7 years of service to the community.

"K9 Iris, a Belgian Malinois, dual certified in patrol and narcotics detection, has been an invaluable member of our department since joining in 2018," police said in a Facebook post. "During her career, K9 Iris has been instrumental in numerous successful operations."

Iris will enjoy a "well-deserved and comfortable retirement in the care of her longtime handler, Officer Seth Bolduc."

Bolduc and Iris have been "an inseparable team, and we are grateful for their commitment to the safety and protection of our city."

Check out the full Facebook post from the police department below.