Way to go, Var!!

First K-9 in SPD history to receive Purple Heart

Var, the Spokane Police dog shot and injured by a car theft suspect March 17, will be awarded a Purple Heart at the Spokane City Council meeting Monday night. Var’s handler returned fire killing the suspect, 22-year-old Johnnie Longest. Var had been brought out of retirement to fill a void in police dogs when he was shot.

A police committee decided April 8 to award the medal to Var. Var and his handler, Danny Lesser, will accept the award at the meeting around 6 p.m.

This will be the fifth Purple Heart awarded by the Spokane Police Department and the first to a K9.

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