Canine Unit (K-9)

Police Service Dog Honoured
P.S.D. ROCKY   K9 - 16 

On November 30, 2003, Cst. Darcy BRANDT deployed Police Service Dog (PSD) Rocky to track a suspect that had fled on foot and was wanted for Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences.  Rocky tracked through numerous yards, alleys, and streets and located the subject hiding in a heavily bushed area.  Rocky entered the bushes to apprehend the suspect who was not complying with the Police officers on scene.  Rocky captured the suspect who was taken into Police custody.  

It appeared Rocky only suffered minor injuries as a result of the arrest.  Further medical treatment and X-rays revealed that Rocky had been impaled by a tree branch in the chest. 

From December 2003 to July 2007, Rocky underwent five surgeries to remove the fragmented wood that had now spread throughout his body. Rocky continued to work and was very successful in locating criminals and drugs.  

On July 29, 2007 while recovering from a fifth surgery Rocky died. It was later determined that a piece of wood had lodged in his pancreas causing complications and eventually his passing. Now knowing the extent of his injuries this was an extraordinary accomplishment. 
 
 

The National Police Service Dog Monument 

On October 16, 2007, PSD Rocky was accepted to The National Police Service Dog Monument at the RCMP Kennels in Innisfail, Alberta.  The Monument recognizes Police Service Dogs that are killed in the line of duty in Canada. 

Rocky fulfilled his duties as a Medicine Hat Police Service Dog and protected the citizens of this City. He will now be remembered as the 33 Police Dog in Canada to die in the Line Of Duty Since 1963. http://policedogheroes.ca

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