Hutch the Saskatoon Police Dog dies after five years of service

The Saskatoon Police Service has had to say goodbye to a four-legged member of its team.

Hutch the Police Service Dog died with his handler by his side on the evening of Dec. 2 after suffering an off-duty medical emergency.

The dog was part of the Saskatoon Police Service for over five years.

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He was trained as a drug detection dog and a tactical support K9. He helped assist with hundreds of arrests, apprehensions, drug busts and assisted with high-risk deployments on the Tactical Support Unit.

It is with great sadness that the Saskatoon Police Service announces the sudden passing of Police Service Dog (PSD) Hutch.

A full statement on Hutch's passing is included in the photo.

Rest in Peace #PSDHutch pic.twitter.com/XgxeDkL9o1

— Saskatoon Police (@SaskatoonPolice) December 3, 2024

In a social media post made by the Saskatoon Police Service, it said Hutch will be missed by his handler, the canine unit and all members of the police service.

It also thanked the staff at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine for their help with its canine program.

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