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Good boys get pup cups — and a glorious retirement

K9 Rio signs off for the last time from the SPD

K9 Rio takes a moment to pose with a plaque honoring him on the occasion of his retirement. He said the plaque was nice, but it didn't smell as good as a steak would have. (Photo courtesy of Kyle Briley)

Rio with plaque — K9 Rio takes a moment to pose with a plaque honoring him on the occasion of his retirement. He said the plaque was nice, but it didn't smell as good as a steak would have. (Photo courtesy of Kyle Briley)

After more than eight years of service with the Statesboro Police Department, 3,146 deployments and 832 arrest assists, K9 Rio has retired. His last sign-off was on May 10.

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