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Washington County approves retirement of K9 'Jake', transfers ownership to handler
Summary
The county board approved transfer of retired K9 Jake to his handler, Deputy Chris Majeski, after nearly a decade of service. Sheriff Dan Starry recognized Jake's service and honored Majeski's 20 years with the sheriff’s office.
The Washington County Board on July 8 approved the retirement of K9 Jake and the transfer of ownership to his handler, Deputy Chris Majeski, Sheriff Dan Starry said during the meeting.
Sheriff Starry told the board K9 Jake had served the county for nearly 10 years, helping to locate dangerous drugs, assist in criminal investigations and find missing or vulnerable people. "These dogs... save lives. They take drugs off the street and they apprehend in fine locating missing children or vulnerable adults," the sheriff said while recommending the transfer to the handler for Jake’s retirement.
Deputy Majeski and his family were present; the sheriff also recognized Majeski’s 20 years of service to the county. Majeski told the board, "It's been a great 20 years," and thanked his colleagues, the sheriff and his family. Commissioners praised Majeski and Jake for their service during a series of brief remarks.
Commissioner Miran moved to approve the transfer of ownership of K9 Jake to Deputy Majeski; a second was recorded, and the chair called for a voice vote. The motion carried and the board directed staff to finalize the administrative transfer paperwork.
The board paused for a photo with Jake, Majeski and the sheriff after the vote.
