Durham police dog dies, ‘RIP Flex Man’

Durham Regional Police are grieving Friday night (August 9) after losing one of their own valuable members.

Durham Regional Police Service K-9 Unit dog Flex has died.

“It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Police Service Dog Flex,” announced Durham police on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). “Flex was responsible for locating hundreds of subjects during his illustrious (nine-year) career.”

The service dog could take some comfort in having some of his best friends beside him in his last moments.

“Flex passed away with his handler (Detective/Constable) Adam Handscomb and family by his side,” wrote Durham police. “RIP Flex Man.”

A number of people took to social media to express their condolences on the loss of Flex.

“RIP good boy,” said one follower on X. “Condolences to his family.”