07/17/2021
Hello! We’ve been dreading this post, but I wanted to provide a quick update on Riley and I. I have accepted a conditional offer with a neighboring law enforcement agency and I start next month. With that being said, retiring Riley early and taking him with me was not an option, and the department has selected a new handler to take him. I was on the interview panel for Riley's new handler and came up with specific questions related to Riley/the position, and had a say in who Riley's new handler is. Riley's new handler is no stranger to Riley and I, and has worked on the same floor with us since we first became a team.
Over the next couple of weeks, Riley's new handler will be shadowing us on the streets/trainings, and bonding with Riley as time permits. Most importantly, I'm going to soak up these last couple of weeks with my boy. I could go on and on about mine and Riley's relationship, but I think you all know this will be incredibly tough for the both of us. We have built an incredible bond over the years and he has not only been my partner, but a member of my family.
Lastly, I would like to thank our followers. Your love and support for Riley and I has been incredibly overwhelming. The daily messages telling us to stay safe, the good jobs, the high fives, the hoorahs after big busts, the smiles on your faces (even if they are just emojis), this is what kept us motivated. We have received thousands of messages over the years, and at times it became difficult to respond to every one of them, but I promise you I read them all.
I will be retiring our page; however, Riley will still be on social media with his new handler. His new page will be . Please go follow them! This isn't our last post just yet, just wanted to keep you all updated.
