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‘He was with me more than my family’: Andrews police K-9 Iro honored at memorial service
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Luke Johnson , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Iro joined the department in 2020 and completed training, worked patrol, and took part in community demonstrations.
A memorial service was held for K-9 Iro, who served the Andrews Police Department for six years. The service took place at the Andrews Municipal Courtroom, where those who knew Iro shared stories about his life and career. Iro worked alongside his handler, Corporal Justin Escobar, and participated in various activities during his tenure.
Iro joined the department in 2020 and completed training, worked patrol, and took part in community demonstrations. A table at the service displayed mementos from his time with the department. Further details about the memorial service and Iro's career are available from the Andrews Police Department and local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: July 15, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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