Retired Calgary police canine remembered as ‘loving and friendly’

CALGARY POLICE (660 NEWS) — The Calgary Police Service (CPS) is mourning the death of one its retired K9s.

In 2007, at nine weeks old Sarka was transferred from the Regina Police Service to the CPS. She was then raised by CPS members until 2009 when she was partnered with Sgt. Darcy Williams and received her certification in explosives detection.

“Due to her extremely social personality, Sarka attended many (Public Relations) events on behalf of the CPS Canine Unit,” according to Calgary police. “She loved taking advantage of every opportunity to meet new people, and would always roll onto her back at one’s feet looking for a belly scratch.”


Before retiring in April 2017, officers say Sarka was responsible for conducting sanitizations during many major events in and around Calgary.

In just two months Sarka would’ve turned 13 years old.

“Sarka will be remembered for her loving and friendly personality and will not only be missed by Sgt. William’s family but by the entire CPS family,” Calgary police said in a statement.