Crime & Safety

Trenton Police to Retire Injured Police Dog at City Hall Tonight

Trenton police dog Kopper sustained an injury that temporarily paralyzed his rear legs during a training exercise in Alpena on Oct. 1.

Unable to fully recover from an injury, Trenton police dog Kopper will officially retire from the Trenton Police Department during a regularly scheduled city council meeting at 8 p.m.Tuesday at Trenton City Hall.

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Kopper sustained an injury that temporarily paralyzed his rear legs during a training exercise in Alpena on Oct. 1.

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Kopper is 12 years old and has worked with the Trenton Police Department for 10 years.

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