Crime & Safety
Lake Forest Retired Police Dog Mourned By Orange County Deputies
Buck served with distinction for 10 years in the Orange County Sheriff's Department. This weekend he died with his last handler by his side.
LAKE FOREST, CA —Retired Orange County Sheriff's Department K9 officer Buck passed away Saturday, they reported over social media.
His last handler, Deputy Pavuk—who adopted him after his retirement—was by his side when he died, they say. Buck was 10-years-0ld and was beloved by both the department and the community he served.
K9 officer Buck was originally assigned to Custody Operations in 2013, according to the department. He worked with multiple handlers in his career.
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"He was certified in both narcotics and electronic media detection," they said.
Buck worked with many handlers, but it was Deputy Pavuk who was his last. She brought him home after his retirement in 2018, to live with her family.
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He is described as " a goofy and sweet loyal partner and loving friend," and will be sorely missed.
Orange County Sheriff's Department shared their sadness at his loss over social media:
"Our thoughts and prayers are with our School Resource Officer Deputy Pavuk and her family as they mourn Buck's passing."
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