Bandit's Updates

Mourners bid farewell to Chandler police dog

Erin Zlomek
The Arizona Republic
Aug. 20, 2007 12:00 AM

*****Lovejoy has been placed on administrative leave while Chandler police and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office conduct separate investigations into the incident. ********

Chandler police announced that they would not be holding a public memorial service for Bandit, and that instead, the dog's life would be celebrated and remembered internally by the department.

Following the announcement, Glenn Hammond of Phoenix and Allison Teska of Chandler organized Sunday's vigil. Hammond said he did not want the service to be a political event or protest, but rather a celebration of Bandit's life and service. He also said that he hoped the event would make anyone think twice about leaving an animal or child unattended in a car.

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