Sheriff’s Office lays former K9 DJ to rest
Paso Robles Daily News
October 7, 2026
Some sad news from our neighbors at the SLO County Sheriff's Office — K9 DJ has passed away and was laid to rest last week. Over his career, DJ was deployed 588 times and helped make 294 arrests, which is a remarkable run by any measure. For those of us in Paso Robles and across the North County, DJ was part of the team keeping our communities safe, and his handlers and deputies are surely feeling this loss deeply.
Working K9s like DJ aren't just tools of the job — they're partners, and saying goodbye is never easy. As the Paso Robles Daily News reported, his service record speaks for itself, but the bond behind those numbers is what really matters.
Our thoughts go out to the Sheriff's Office and everyone who worked alongside DJ. Thanks for your service, good boy. You earned the rest.
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