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Plano Police K-9 Tango retires after 6½ years of service
Summary
The Plano Police Department announced on March 21 that K-9 Tango, a dual-purpose narcotics detection dog, is retiring after six and a half years on the force.
Tango, a K-9 with the Plano Police Department, retired after six and a half years of service, department broadcasters said in a March 21, 2025, announcement.
The department noted Tango was a dual-purpose canine trained in narcotics detection and served alongside his handler, Sergeant Mike Wagner. The announcement said Tango helped locate dangerous narcotics, conducted numerous article searches and took part in criminal apprehensions during his career.
In the broadcast a department staff member offered thanks to Tango and to the handler and other colleagues who worked with the dog, saying, “You earned this. You will always be a part of the Plano Police Department.” The message gave a final sign-off for Tango dated March 21, 2025.
The statement described Tango’s service length as six and a half years, and — using a conversational formulation from the announcement — “45 and a half dog years.” No further operational details, replacement plans for the unit or future duties for Sergeant Mike Wagner were provided in the announcement.
The department’s message framed the retirement as an occasion to thank the animal and the officers who supported the K-9 program. No formal votes or administrative actions were recorded in the transcript of the announcement.
