It is with great sadness the St.
Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announces the death of Sheriff
K-9 Brock. On January 18, 2018, K-9 Brock was serving
alongside his partner and handler Corporal William Rishel, on a training
exercise with police recruits at the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice
Academy. During the training, K-9 Brock
was injured and subsequently transported to a veterinarian hospital for
evaluation and treatment. Unfortunately,
K-9 Brock died as a result of his injuries.
Sheriff K-9 Brock was a four year
old German Shepherd certified and cross-trained in Patrol functions as well as
Narcotics Detection. K-9 Brock
faithfully served the citizens of St. Mary’s County for three years, and resided
with his partner Cpl. Rishel for the duration of his time with the Sheriff’s
Office. During K-9 Brock’s time on the
force, he provided direct support to the Patrol Division, participated in many
K-9 demonstrations, and accompanied his partner to schools in St. Mary’s County
to assist with career day and educational programs. Sheriff K-9 Brock was a
beloved member of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and our thoughts and
prayers are with the members of the K-9 Unit and the Rishel family at this
time.
