The 2022 lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Louisville, claimed Hardin County Sheriff's deputies used excessive force, lied about it and violated protocol by not having EMS take Alejandro Clarke Jr. to a hospital before he went into cardiac arrest.
In return, you can also grab a Valentine card from the K-9s that will make your heart bark.
The dogs then demonstrated different capabilities they offer to agencies across the state.
Thursday, the department introduced the two new furry officers, Dunko and Lobo.
Pocket, a K9 search dog, has been named the Search and Rescue Dog of the Year by the American Kennel Club.
K-9 Maverick is joining the team to provide emotional comfort, stabilization, and affection to anyone in need.
K-9 Dash was shot and killed in March last year while chasing a shoplifting suspect who fired at police.
"Bosco" became the only LMPD officer to receive the Medal of Valor.
Leadership at the Bullitt County jail welcomed K-9 Indigo to their team.
While an ambulance was at the scene, officers instead put Alejandro Clarke in the back of a cruiser to take him to the hospital, leaving him alone inside for about 30 minutes before he went into cardiac arrest and later was pronounced dead.
