The Cheltenham Police Department’s K9 Unit announced that they are bidding a “fond farewell” to award-winning K9 Tychus who will be retiring this month after nine years serving the community.

From the Department’s Facebook post:

K9 Tychus has been partnered with Officer Chad Smith and is trained in patrol and narcotics detection. Through his years, K9 Tychus has apprehended criminals and recovered substantial amounts of narcotics. K9 Tychus underwent surgery and recovered from a cancer diagnosis several years ago, thanks in no small part to the medical care received at the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital of University of Pennsylvania

Even in his senior years, K9 Tychus was active. He was just awarded the USPCA Region 6 Excellence Award for his apprehension of several auto theft suspects in May of 2023. K9 Tychus will continue to live with Officer Smith and his family and will enjoy long swims in the pool.

Officer Smith will begin training with his new partner, K9 Loki, this month.

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Photos courtesy of Cheltenham Township Police Department