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Allentown Police Mourning Loss Of K-9 Officer Who Died Following Battle With Cancer

ALLENTOWN, Pa (CBS) -- Police officers in Allentown are mourning the passing of their K-9 officer after a brief battle with cancer. K-9 Harley started his career with the Allentown Police Department in 2013.

In that time, he received several awards and aided in numerous criminal apprehensions and drug seizures.

ALLENTOWN K9 PASSING
credit: Allentown Police Dept.
ALLENTOWN K9 PASSING
credit: Allentown Police Dept.

Harley and his handler, Officer Andrew Fegely, were a well-known duo at community events and school demonstrations.

The department is in the process of planning a memorial service.

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