K9 Cooper, Muskingum County Sheriff's Department, Ohio

K9 Cooper

Muskingum County Sheriff's Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, September 5, 2025

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K9 Cooper succumbed to heat exhaustion after being left in an unmarked police car.

The vehicle was left running, and K9 Cooper's handler believed the air conditioner was on. Because it was an unmarked patrol vehicle, it was not equipped with a temperature monitor.

K9 Cooper had served with the Muskingum County Sheriff's Department for over three years, assigned to the drug unit.

Bio

Breed Australian Cattle Dog
Gender Male
Age 4
Tour 3 years, 9 months

Incident Details

Cause Heatstroke

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Lord God of unfailing love, to those families of our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a Law Enforcement K-9 family member in the Line-of-Duty, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. Amen.

Please find Comfort, Support, and Hope from the following Scripture Verses from The Law Enforcement Officer’s Christian Standard Bible:

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4], and

“His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant!” [Matthew 25:23a]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv., MSBS, NCCA, NACM
Ordained, Independent Outreach Christian Clergy
St. Michael the Archangel Prayer Ministry
“Ministering to the Law Enforcement Community”
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers – USA

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

December 4, 2025