Crossposted from the KCSO employee newsletter

Detective Dave Keller and K9 Fury proudly served the King County Sheriff’s Office as a Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission certified Narcotic Detection K9 Team. They were assigned to the Precinct 4 Special Emphasis Team from April 26, 2017, to Oct. 2022, and later served as back-up to K9 Quinn from Oct. 2022 until Sept. 1, 2025, an impressive 8½-year career.

Over the course of his career, K9 Fury played a key role in the impressive seizure of approximately 1,480 pounds of narcotics, valued at more than $40.5 million.

Effective Sept. 1, 2025, K9 Fury will officially retire from police service, with ownership transferred to Detective Keller.

Thank you, K9 Fury, for your dedication and service to our community. Wishing you a long, happy, and well-earned retirement!