Tykes that are a part of the K9 unit are correctly considered to be police officers and are treated with the same respect as a regular bobby.
When the K-9 dog, Sultan joined forces with the Yarmouth Police Department in Maine, he quickly became a member of the platoon. This dog has served his country for more than ten years. During this period, he helped solve countless cases and won the love and respect of all his teammates.
The video below shows the heartbreaking moment when the dog was put down after a long career. Police officers from all over the country gathered to say goodbye.