Creek County Sheriff K9 Officer Ranger retired today, after over six years on the force with the Creek County Sheriff’s Office.
“It is with mixed emotions that the Creek County Sheriff’s Office announces the retirement of K9 Ranger today,” Sheriff Bret Bowling said at the County Commissioners on Monday morning.
Ranger, a German Shorthaired Pointer, was given his name through a countywide contest, which included local grade schools. Bowling said the contest and the name “reflected the creativity of the bright children of Creek County.”
Ranger was certified through the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training as part of a Narcotics K9 team, and nationally recognized by the United States Police Canine Association in detection. Over his career, he has participated in 155 narcotics deployments, leading to the discovery of 261 pounds of marijuana, 28 grams of methamphetamine, 1 gram of heroin, and numerous unidentified pills. Ranger has also been involved in six missing person searches, providing vital assistance in critical situations.
Sergeant Dru Davis, Ranger’s handler of over six years, worked with Ranger to complete more than 200 deployments to Creek County schools and community events, as well as assisting local and state agencies with narcotics detection. Beyond his professional achievements, Ranger is known for his exceptional temperament, often seen engaging with the community, and an unwavering dedication, earning him the title of a “very, very good boy.”
“Today, we honor Ranger’s service to the citizens of Creek County and extend our gratitude for his contributions,” Bowling said at the conclusion of his statement. “He will be deeply missed, but his legacy will remain a proud part of the Sheriff’s Office.”
