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Lake City police mourn retired K-9 ‘Max’

K-9 Max with partner Officer Ryan Collins (Provided by Lake City Police Department)

LAKE CITY, Fla. – The Lake City Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired K-9 officer.

“Max” retired on Feb. 21, 2021, after serving 18 months with LCPD.

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Max spent his 2½ years of retirement with his handler, Officer Ryan Collins, and Collins’ family before he passed away suddenly on Sunday.

“Max was a retired law enforcement partner and loyal protector of the Collins Family,” Chief of Police Gerald Butler said. “We owe Max a ‘Thank you’ for his loyal service. He will be missed.”


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A Jacksonville native and proud University of North Florida alum, Francine Frazier has been with News4Jax since 2014 after spending nine years at The Florida Times-Union.

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