Two of WPD’s canines ready for retirement

Published on November 28, 2020

They’re good boys and they have served their city for years, now, it’s time for them to relax and enjoy retirement. Two of the Wilmington Police Department’s K9s are set to retire in the next few months and City Council is ready to approve a resolution to ensure they to familiar homes – those of their long-time partners and handlers.

K9 Maxx and K9 Sultan have served the WPD since 2013 and 2010, respectively.

“The Wilmington Police Department purchased K9 Sultan in October 2013 and K9 Maxx was purchased in May 2010. Sultan became certified through the United States Police Canine Association for use as a law enforcement canine with Corporal Kirti Vithalani’s training. Maxx became certified through the United States Police Canine Association for use as a law enforcement canine with Sergeant Dave Pellegrino’s training,” according to City Council’s agenda. Read More