The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is retiring their first ever Accelerant Detection Canine.
After nearly eight years of service, K-9 Faith will officially retire today.
TBI reports said Accelerant Detection Canine’s are required to retire between the ages of eight and ten years old, with Faith turning nine today.
The K-9 Unit was born at the University of Auburn and purchased by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives for the purpose of detecting petroleum based accelerants commonly used to initiate fires.
To date, Faith has been deployed to over 300 fire scenes, public awareness events and training seminars to assist fire investigators and public safety officials.
Upon retirement today, the agencies first event accelerant canine will live with her Special Agent handler.
(photo: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation)
