SHEFFIELD-The Sheffield Police Department issued a statement concerning the retirement of K-9 Whiske and two Life Saving Awards:
“On 10/18/2021 the Sheffield City Council voted to officially retire K-9 Whiske. Whiske had a few years of service left, but the department and council agreed it was the best interest to have Whiske with her family.
Chief Terry also honored Max Dotson with a Life Saving Award in his heroic action that he took in stopping the gun man on that tragic day. Sgt. Risner also received the same award for giving the ultimate sacrifice in his heroic actions on that terrible day. Sgt Risner’s wife accepted the award on behalf of Sgt. Risner.
This award will be renamed at a later date as The Sgt. Nick Risner Life Saving Award to honor his name.”
