Andrews Police Department mourns K-9 Iro after 16 years of service

K-9 Iro, a loyal partner of the Andrews Police Department, has passed away after 16 years of service, and the department is mourning his loss.
By Gabriella Meza at KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · · 1 min read

K-9 Iro, a loyal partner of the Andrews Police Department, has passed away after 16 years of service, and the department is mourning his loss.
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K-9 Iro, a loyal partner of the Andrews Police Department, has passed away after 16 years of service, and the department is mourning his loss.

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