Missouri Police K-9 Dies After Patrol Car Equipment Failure

Arnold police dog Vader succumbs to heat exhaustion as air conditioning and heat alarm system malfunction.

Vader, a 4-year-old police dog, was left in a patrol vehicle with the air conditioning running, a standard practice in police work.
The vehicle's air conditioning and heat alarm system both failed, leading to the dog's death from heat exhaustion.
Vader was initially treated at a local vet and showed signs of improvement before succumbing at a 24-hour clinic.
This is the second police dog in Missouri to die from heat-related issues in a patrol car this summer.
An investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances and potential procedural changes.