July 3, 2024: Final Farewell to Retired Sarasota Police K-9 Bronson

Today, we mourn the unexpected loss of retired Sarasota Police K-9 Bronson, who served with Officer Jacob Nelson from 2014 to 2021. Our Sarasota Police Department family gathered outside headquarters this afternoon for a final farewell.
K-9 Bronson retired in November 2021. During his career, he was deployed 450 times, participating in community demos and aiding in numerous cases, including homicides, attempted murders, aggravated assaults, kidnappings, and sexual batteries. He also worked with SWAT, the U.S. Marshals, and provided mutual aid with the Manatee and Sarasota County Sheriff's Offices.
In 2018, K-9 Bronson won First Place at the Gulf Coast Police K-9 Competition and received a Meritorious Service Award from the U.S. Marshals and a Commission Recognition from the City of Sarasota. Thank you for your service and dedication, K-9 Bronson!

[@Havox-]

RIP Bronson, you were a badass in the field.

[@marcimonroe7352]

Rest easy Bronson. Thank you for your service sweet boy!

[@BarbaraLelewski]

RIP Bronson. You will be missed. 😢🐶

[@jackiemarini3203]

😢😢🇺🇸🐾🐾🌈🌈 RIHEAVEN 🤍🌹🤍🌹Im so sorry 😢