Born in Europe, Dag began his career with the University Police Department in October, 2000, serving on campus and with a local drug task force. He was certified through the National Police Canine Association for Narcotics Detection and Patrol, and was transferred to the Mt. Graham Unit in January, 2004. He completed a 320-hour Arizona Department of Corrections Service Dog Academy, and had additional training in scouting, trailing, and an NPCA certification in Handler Protection. Due to age, he was retired in August, 2010 to his handler Corporal Wade Boltinghouse and family, until his death in January, 2011. Throughout Dag’s career he displayed his talents and capabilities during his work with other agencies in the Tucson and Safford communities and during demonstrations for participants in the MGIO’s summer youth program, Boy Scout troops, the Virtual Academy at the Gila Valley Boys and Girls Club, the Annual Graham and Greenlee Meth Awareness Conference, Eastern Arizona Criminal Justice students and visiting high school astronomy students. Dag and his handler participated in the numerous National Police Canine Association’s Annual Training Seminar and Competitions. In 2005 Dag placed 5th in Drug Detection, 3rd in Patrol, and had the best overall score receiving the Top Dog award. Dag will be truly missed as a representative of the University of Arizona Police Department.