Hills’ top dog retires

He’s sweet and mild-natured, yet he means business when it comes to tracking down suspects and drugs.

Kasper, the Farmington Hills Police Department’s K-9 dog, is retiring, as of today, after nine years of service and his handler couldn’t be more proud of the job he’s done.

“It’s been an amazing experience,” said Officer Jim Kase, a 25-year veteran with the department and Kasper’s only handler since being acquired in 2001. “He was a truly wonderful partner. We learned a lot together and he’s taught me a lot. I’ll miss working with him.”

But he won’t miss seeing Kasper, since the full-bred sable German shepherd is also his family pet. Kase said when Kasper isn’t working, he’s gentle, calm and good with kids. He said police dogs don’t normally work as long as nine years.

“He’s been fortunate to have lived a long and happy life,” he said.

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