Watch Chicago Police Say Goodbye To Only Cadaver Search K9

CHICAGO, IL — The Chicago Police Department's only cadaver search dog has died following a battle with cancer. The canine, Brix, was put down Thursday, March 28, at Partners and Paws Veterinary Services in Lisle, according to police.

Born in the Czech Republic, Brix was trained in patrol, narcotics and cadaver search. The 10-year-old dog was on the force from 2008 to 2018.

"Brix loved going to work, anything to make me happy," said K9 unit Officer Tara Poremba, who was the dog's first and only handler. "He will be in my heart forever. I miss him terribly.”

Brix had been diagnosed with cancer and was in the late stages of the disease before his death.

Brix (Photo via Chicago Police Department)