COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Police Department (CPD) has announced that retired K-9 Officer Argo died on Thursday, January 30, at the age of 13.
Argo served the CPD and the City of Columbus alongside his partner and handler, Officer Branch Schrader, from 2012 until his retirement in April 2024. In retirement, he enjoyed his days as a beloved companion to Schrader.
Over his 12 years of service, Argo, a German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix, was responsible for 482 arrests and 443 narcotics seizures. He completed nearly 3,000 hours of training, 105 building searches, and assisted in over 150 tracks, including helping to find missing children.
CPD said, “His dedication, loyalty, and skill made him invaluable to his fellow officers. Argo was not just a K-9, he was a trusted team member and protector. He will be missed by all who knew him.”
