Evansville, IN Police Department's K9 Officer Taro Laid to Rest

It has been a really tough week for law enforcement in Southern Indiana.

PHOTO: Southern Indiana Police Canine Association Inc.

Sergeant Heather Glenn with the Tell City, Indiana Police Department was shot and killed in the line of duty less than a week ago. This has shocked all of us in Southern Indiana. Sergeant Glenn's death is the first 'In the line of duty death' in the history of the Tell City Police Department.

See the press release below for details about Sergeant Glenn.

K9 Taro 2K94 Evansville Police Department

Taro came to the Evansville Police Department from the Czech Republic. Taro, known in scanner radio traffic as 2K94, bonded quickly with his handler Officer Jared Reidford. K9 officers become a part of the family, as well as the officer's partner. So, this loss is extremely difficult for the Reidford family.

PHOTO: Southern Indiana Police Canine Association Inc.

Czech German Shepherds are known for their intelligence, strength, and loyalty. They are amazing, working with tremendous drive while boasting sweet dispositions and personalities. They are commonly used in the military and for police work because of their intelligence, agility, strong work ethic, and tracking ability. The Czech German Shepherd is a line of the German Shepherd breed that goes back to the first officially registered German Shepherd, Horand von Grafrath.

PHOTO: Southern Indiana Police Canine Association Inc.

Taro's Career Accomplishments:

K9 Taro and Officer Reidford took 57 suspects into custody
Took nearly 7 pounds of Marijuana, Cocaine and Methamphetamine off the street
1st Place in 2022 at the Regional K9 Trials earning “Top Dog” Award
17th in the National K9 Trial
“Top Dog” at this year’s K9 Trial

The Evansville community mourns the loss of EPD's K9 Officer Taro.

This video compilation includes the final 'Out of Service' call for Taro. His funeral procession, and burial are also in the video, so have the tissues ready because it it just so heartbreaking.

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