By JESS VERMEULEN
WISH-TV | wishtv.com
The handler who lost his K-9 partner in the line of duty announced Friday that he will soon be getting a new partner.
The Fishers Police Department says officer Jarred Koopman will begin training with a new K-9 at the end January. The pair will go through a nine-week training course.
The new K-9 is replacing Harlej, who was shot and killed while tracking suspects in November. The department says it will announce the name of Koopman’s new partner soon.
Officer Koopman said in a video posted to the police department’s Facebook page on Friday that he is excited about his new partner.
“I think it’s a good time to get another partner and get back after it,” he said in the video. “I’ll keep you guys posted on my new K-9 partner and all the fun and adventures that we’re gonna have from here on out.”