Zionsville Police Department K9 Eso Dies

ZIONSVILLE, IN -- Zionsville Police Department officials say K9 Eso passed away on Sunday, April 22 after suffering from multi-organ failure. According to city officials, Eso’s handler, Sergeant Brad Kiefer says that over the weekend Eso became ill and experienced seizures. City officials say the 7-year-old K9 was euthanized Sunday night surrounded by Sergeant Kiefer and his children.

Eso, a Czechoslovakian Shepherd, served the agency since 2013 with two handlers: Officer Wayde Knox, who moved to another agency out of state, and Sergeant Brad Kiefer. However, Eso began his retirement in June 2017 due to increasing health issues.

"Eso was a great addition to the agency,” said Chief Knox, in a release sent to Patch. “Unfortunately, he got sick and had to retire. I feel terrible for Sergeant Kiefer and his family because they have had to say goodbye to a beloved pet. And most of us know that is never easy. Eso was an outstanding partner to Sergeant Kiefer and Officer Wayde Knox while he served with the agency.”

The Zionsville Police Department purchased Eso, a true Hoosier, from Vohne Liche Kennels in Denver, IN. Officials say as a dual purpose K9, Eso’s specialties included handler protection, tracking and narcotics detection.

Zionsville Police Department currently has two other K9 in service named Jelka and Thor, both also purchased from Vohne Liche Kennels.

With heavy hearts, the Town and Zionsville Police Department announce the passing of K9 Eso. Eso was euthanized this weekend after suffering from multi-organ failure. He was surrounded by his handler, Sergeant Kiefer and the Sergeant's children #ZPD pic.twitter.com/513WTyT6Pi
— Town of Zionsville (@ZionsvilleIN) April 24, 2018

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