South Coffeyville’s veteran K-9 officer Taz took his last ride with officers. Taz’s health unexpectantly took a turn and the department laid him to rest yesterday.

Flags flew along Taz’s final route as he was escorted by several local agencies from South Coffeyville to the Barta Animal Hospital in Independence. Former handler Sheldon Rivers says they hoped to send Taz out on a positive note and with the respect he’s earned.  All of the officers that knew and worked with Taz were in agreement that losing him will leave a big hole in the community.

Taz was 7 years old.