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New Bern board approves retirement and transfer of K-9 Freddy to handler
Summary
The New Bern Board of Aldermen unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing retired police canine Freddy to be transferred to his handler, citing nearly seven years of service and a lengthy record of deployments and seizures.
The New Bern Board of Aldermen on Dec. 9 unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the disposition of retired New Bern Police Department canine Freddy to his handler, Officer Fulton.
City staff told the board that K-9 Freddy began service in January 2019 and had been deployed about 1,200 times. Officials credited Freddy with assisting in about 151 arrests, apprehending roughly 15 suspects, seizing 35 firearms, and recovering approximately $35,000 in U.S. currency; staff also said Freddy received about 2,500 hours of training. A motion to adopt the resolution was made, seconded and passed by roll-call vote with all members voting yes.
The resolution directs that ownership of the retired service animal be transferred to Officer Fulton and his family. Mayor Odom and board members thanked Freddie for his service; the board did not take other personnel actions tied to the department at the meeting.
The vote completes the formal step the city takes when an officer or departmental animal retires. No public opposition to the transfer was recorded during the meeting. The board moved on to other business after the resolution passed.
