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Andrews police to hold memorial service for K9 Iro
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Tamlyn Price , KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The Andrews Police Department will hold a memorial service to celebrate the life of K9 Iro on July 14 at 4 p.m.Iro was born Oct. 10, 2018, in the Netherlands and joined the Andrews Police Department in 2020, where he was partnered with Cpl. Escobar.Six years of serviceDuri...
Key takeaway 10, 2018, in the Netherlands and joined the Andrews Police Department in 2020, where he was partnered with Cpl.
Why this matters in The Midland
The memorial service for K9 Iro is a testament to the strong bond between law enforcement and the community in the Permian Basin area. Iro's six years of service with the Andrews Police Department have likely made a lasting impact on the residents of Andrews, who have seen him participate in community demonstrations and work alongside Cpl. Escobar. As a K9 officer, Iro's presence has been felt in various aspects of public safety, from patrol duties to educational events. The fact that the police department is holding a memorial service to celebrate his life suggests that Iro was more than just a police dog - he was a valued member of the team and a symbol of the department's commitment to serving and protecting the community. The service will likely be attended by local residents, law enforcement officials, and possibly even other K9 units from neighboring cities like Midland and Odessa.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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What is this story about? ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The Andrews Police Department will hold a memorial service to celebrate the life of K9 Iro on July 14 at 4 p.m.Iro was born Oct. 10, 2018, in the Netherlands and joined the Andrews Police Department in 2020, where he was partnered with Cpl. Escobar.Six years of serviceDuri...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 30, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.
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