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State Attorney’s Office awards several officers, citizens and K9 Huk for heroic acts in the community

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The State Attorney’s Office honored several law enforcement officers, members of the community and K9 Huk for heroic acts in 2022. Huk was shot three times and recently had his leg amputated.

A JSO officer, Me’Tia Sanderson, who couldn’t swim, dove into a pond to safe a child from drowning and was awarded the Bravery Award.

The late JSO Chief Jimmy Judge was also honored and there will be a moment of silence in remembrance.

Huk and his handlers, Jacksonville Officer Cheth Plaugher, said Huk officially retired Tuesday.

“He’s got more friends than me. People know me because of him,” Plaugher said. “He’s just a happy dog. He hasn’t torn my house apart yet. I thought that was going to happen. But no he’s been great.”

Huk was also a part of the takedown of the man who killed Nassau County deputy Joshua Moyers in September of 2021.

In all, 20 awards were presented including several Investigative Excellence and Lifesaving awards before a packed Jury Assembly Room at the Duval County Courthouse celebrating law enforcement excellence in agencies throughout Duval, Clay and Nassau Counties.

WATCH: Interview with Officer Cheth Plaughter and video of Huk below


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Scott is a multi-Emmy Award Winning Anchor and Reporter, who also hosts the “Going Ringside With The Local Station” Podcast. Scott has been a journalist for 25 years, covering stories including six presidential elections, multiple space shuttle launches and dozens of high-profile murder trials.

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