Springfield, Mo. ~ Springfield, Mo. - A beloved member of the Springfield Police Department has passed away. Retired Police Service Dog Ronin died on Monday, Aug. 11 at the age of 10, surrounded by his family at home.

Ronin served the SPD for seven years before retiring in 2023 to live with his handler, retired Officer Jeff Henson. During his time on the force, Ronin was a dual-purpose police service dog trained to locate and apprehend suspects, find narcotics, and search for evidence. He had an impressive career with 525 deployments and was credited with 70 arrests and 90 narcotics finds.

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Upon his retirement, Ronin had gained quite a reputation within the department. Despite being known for his tough demeanor and biting more cops than bad guys, he had a special bond with Henson and his wife.

Henson fondly remembers Ronin as a "world class curmudgeon" who only showed love to two people in this world - himself and his wife. In retirement, Ronin enjoyed playing tug, going for walks, lounging on the couch, and barking at anything on TV.

Ronin was laid to rest at Lakeland Pet Cemetery at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens where he will be remembered as a loyal member of the SPD who served his community with dedication and bravery.

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