A K-9 that retired from the Kent (OH) Police Department in January after eight years of service has passed away, according to an agency Facebook post .
The post said, "It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of one of our beloved K-9s Aiko whom passed away July 9th, 2019. Aiko retired on January 7th, 2018 but still remained a constant KPD family member."