TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has announced the loss of a K9 member.

The department has announced the passing of retired K9 Dudas.

K9 Dudas was a six-year-old patrol and narcotics detection dog.  Dudas served the Baltimore County Police Department and the community for six years.

Officials say K9 Dudas was the best friend of Ofc. C. Sterling.