Meet Retired K-9 Rango
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office proudly announces the retirement of K-9 Rango, an exceptional partner who faithfully served our community since 2022. K-9 Rango’s retirement comes as the result of his handler’s promotion into a supervisory role, closing an outstanding chapter of service in 2026. During his career, Rango made a lasting impact on the safety of San Joaquin County, protecting not only his handler, but also deputies across the team and the citizens we serve.
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Known for not being one to be tango’d with, K-9 Rango was instrumental in the seizure of more than 80 pounds of methamphetamine, nearly 40 pounds of fentanyl, and over $100,000 in U.S. currency. Beyond his incredible detection abilities, Rango was deployed more than 270 times, assisting with building searches, tracking, vehicle clears, non-bite apprehensions, and suspect engagements.
K-9 Rango exemplified what it means to be a dedicated law enforcement partner—brave, dependable, and unwavering in his mission to protect his deputy and this community. We are deeply grateful for his service and sacrifices, and we wish K-9 Rango a well-earned and happy retirement with his two-legged family.
