BETHLEHEM, Pa - Bethlehem Police Department announced the retirement of K9 Rico on Wednesday.
Rico, a Dutch Shepherd, has faithfully served the citizens of Bethlehem for the past seven years as a patrol and narcotics detection K9.

On Tuesday evening, City Council unanimously voted to approve a resolution to officially retire Rico and allow him to spend retirement with his handler, Off. Steidel.
Thank you for your service to the community K9 Rico!

K9 Rico of the Bethlehem Police Department
Photos courtesy Bethlehem Police Department