Photos for Headline Surfer / Deputy Trevor Gamble with K-9 Nero (RIP: Jan. 03, 2009 to Nov. 15, 2019).
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The Volusia Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad and Explosives Detection Canine Unit is mourning the loss of retired K-9 Nero.
K-9 Nero passed away on Friday, Nov. 15, after an unexpected medical episode at his home. K-9 Nero was just shy of eleven years old.
K-9 Nero was partnered with Deputy Trevor Gamble from May 2010 until his retirement in October 2018. K-9 Nero was an explosives detection canine assigned to VSO's Judicial Services Division. His primary duty was keeping the staff and patrons of the DeLand Courthouse safe.
In addition to his duties at the courthouse, K-9 Nero responded to countless calls for service in Volusia County, provided K-9 support for special events held each year at the speedway, assisted fellow law enforcement agencies in Central Florida and provided educational opportunities to citizens at K-9 Unit demonstrations.
"During his 8 1/2 year career K-9 Nero participated in several Explosives Detection Canine seminars and was awarded trophies and certificates of achievement for outstanding precision in explosives detection" the Volusia County Deputies Association, Local 6035, said in a statement on its Facebook page.
"K-9 Nero and Deputy Gamble represented Volusia Sheriff's Office as true professionals. Rest in Peace K-9 Nero. We will take it from here."
"During his 8 1/2 year career K-9 Nero participated in several Explosives Detection Canine seminars and was awarded trophies and certificates of achievement for outstanding precision in explosives detection" the Volusia County Deputies Association, Local 6035, said in a statement on its Facebook page.
"K-9 Nero and Deputy Gamble represented Volusia Sheriff's Office as true professionals. Rest in Peace K-9 Nero. We will take it from here."