WATCH: SAPD Celebrates Legendary K-9 Thor's Retirement

SAN ANGELO, TX – On Friday, October 11th the SAPD held a very special retirement for K-9 Thor. After 6 years of faithful service to the SAPD, Thor is retiring to live with a loving family.

Thor has an impressive track record and has been instrumental in helping fight crime in San Angelo.

Watch video from the retirement ceremony:

Thor received a special plaque to honor his years of service and a very special walkout on his last day.

While working with the Narcotics Division Thor achieved the following:

• 147 exterior searches of vehicles
• 47 interior searches of vehicles
• 267 Free Air Searches
• 13 Felony Narcotic arrests
• 16 Felony Narcotic assists
• 22 Misdemeanor arrests
• 38 Misdemeanor narcotic assists
• 60 Area searches

While working with the Patrol Division Thor assisted and is credited with the following:

• 26 Felony arrests
• 87 Felony assists
• 69 Misdemeanor arrests
• 116 Misdemeanor assists

Thor responded to nearly 300 crimes in progress and nearly 300 specific requests for K-9. He is credited with helping SAPD locating illegal substances in large quantities.

• 600 grams of marijuana
• 900 grams of methamphetamine
• 300 grams of heroin