Pasadena Police Department Honors Retiring K-9 Edo and Welcomes Newest K-9 Partner Seeka

K-9 Edo officially retired on May 4, 2026. Paired with Officer Daniel Velasquez in March 2019, Edo began his law enforcement career after transitioning from a military assignment with Army Special Forces. Recognizing his potential as a police service dog, the Pasadena Police Department selected Edo, beginning a remarkable partnership that would leave a lasting impact on the department and the community.

Throughout his career, Edo demonstrated exceptional skill, loyalty, and dedication. His accomplishments include:

"Edo's contributions to the Pasadena Police Department extend far beyond statistics," said Chief Gene Harris. "He served with courage, professionalism, and unwavering dedication. We are grateful for his years of service alongside Officer Velasquez and wish him a happy and well-deserved retirement."

Seeka is currently training to become a California certified tracking and trailing dog. Upon certification, she will assist in locating critical missing adults and children, as well as suspects who have fled crime scenes. Her specialized skills will enhance the department's ability to respond to urgent incidents and bring vulnerable individuals safely home.

"The Pasadena Police Department looks forward to Seeka's continued training and certification," said Chief Harris. "Her work will play a vital role in helping us locate missing persons, support investigations, and provide another valuable resource for our officers and the community we serve."

In July, the department will conduct agency-wide training focused on human odor detection and best practices for supporting tracking and trailing deployments. Updated policies related to these operations are also forthcoming.

The Pasadena Police Department extends its sincere appreciation to K-9 Edo for his years of faithful service and looks forward to the future with Seeka as she begins the next chapter of the department's K-9 program.