K-9 Rocky Remembered as Source of Safety, Goodwill

A K-9 member of the Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Department is being remembered this week for his work in law enforcement and his outreach to the community.

On its Facebook page the department said retired K-9 Rocky had died. He had served the area for more than 10 years with his handler L/Cpl. Michele Goodman.

As a working police dog, Rocky conducted tens of thousands of daily “sniffs” of material entering the Judicial Complex, the office says. In the most recent football season Rocky swept the Navy/Marine Corps Stadium before Naval Academy football games.

Rocky and Goodman gave hundreds of demonstrations at area schools, churches, camps, fairs, and to civic groups.

The office said: “Rocky was a source of joy, goodwill and security to his human counterparts, and will be sorely missed at the Sheriff’s Office.”

Community members shared their condolences on the Facebook page.

Maria Santanawrote: “Good life lived well, dogs are amazing! This one for sure!!!”

Dozens of people thanked both Rocky and Goodman for their service to residents.

Lawrence Richardson said, “So sorry to hear of Rocky’s passing. Saw him every Navy Football home game. Our prayers to Cpl. Goodman and AACSO.”

Photo: K-9 officer Rocky with his handler, L/Cpl. Michele Goodman of the Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s office, from Facebook

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