PSD Nazz worked in northern and central Sask. He died unexpectedly last week. (submitted/RCMP)

By Susan McNeil

Police dog passes

Police dog who saved Humboldt suspect dies

May 5, 2023 | 5:00 PM

A RCMP service dog who is credited with saving the life of a suspect near Humboldt this past winter has died, the service said.

PSD Nazz was on a course in Alberta this week and died unexpectedly, the RCMP posted on social media recently.

Nazz was born on October 24, 2020 and graduated with his handler in September 2022 and immediately began working in Northern and Central Saskatchewan.

Last November, Nazz was instrumental in tracking down a suspect and found him under a row of trees on the outskirts Humboldt.

The force said it is highly unlikely the man would have survived if PSD Nazz had not found him.

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“Police Service Dogs are incredible partners and valuable members of our RCMP team. They contribute to community safety in many ways humans cannot,” said the post.

“PSD Nazz was trained in tracking, searching, criminal apprehension, obedience and agility. He was extremely good at his job and trusted by his peers and supervisors to handle any type of call for service. PSD Nazz was a valuable member of the Saskatchewan RCMP team and will be deeply missed.”

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com