A K-9 officer at the Effingham County Sheriff's Office has died.
Boss, was 15 years old and was one of the first to serve the department. Boss was handled by former Effingham County Sheriff Office Sgt James Dixon.
"Boss is credited with helping recover thousands of dollars worth of drugs and assisting in the apprehension of several fugitives," Sheriff's Office spokesman David Ehsanipoor said.
Boss spent his retirement with the Dixon family. Boss died Tuesday of age related illness.
"He will be missed but not forgotten," Ehsanipoor said.