Bremen Post – After more than nine years of dedicated service Indiana State Trooper Mick Dockery and his K-9 partner Hondo have completed their last search as Hondo now settles into retirement.
Master Trooper Mick Dockery and Hondo were paired together in December 2007 when they both entered the Indiana State Police Patrol K-9 program. During their nine year partnership they conducted over 600 searches that resulted in more than 600 drug related arrests. They seized nearly 1,800 lbs. of marijuana, over 3 lbs. of methamphetamine, 107 lbs. of cocaine, over 10 lbs. of heroin, and more than 2.4 million dollars in cash and assets associated with drug trafficking.
The pair was also responsible for catching 42 fleeing criminals, one of which was wanted for murder and another who was actively resisting and attempting to disarm Trooper Dockery. Hondo’s service was far reaching, commented Dockery. We assisted agencies across the country to include the DEA, ATF, Homeland Security, and local drug task force officers.
Hondo was a valuable asset to the Indiana State Police until his retirement in February 2017. Though Hondo now spends his days relaxing at the Dockery family home Mick has continued his involvement with the ISP K-9 Patrol Program as a Master K-9 Trainer for the state police.
The Indiana State Police Patrol K-9 program was established in 2005. ISP Patrol K-9’s participate in more than thirty-five hundred details annually that include vehicle searches, building searches, tracks, assisting other agencies and public appearances.
