Handler: Glen Popiela
Breed: Ger1man Shepherd
DOB: 2/26/2016
Department: Chicago Police Department
Function: Narcotics Detection and Patrol
Years Worked: Six years
Mongo joined the Chicago Police Department in May 2018 and was certified in narcotics detection, article and offender search and handler protection.
Unfortunately, Mongo was medically retired due to recurring back injures which would’ve impacted his quality of life had he been kept active. He attends weekly PT sessions which helps minimize his discomfort while providing both physical and mental stimulation.
Update: Mongo continues to enjoy his retirement comfortably thanks to no longer having a rigorous work schedule and attending occasional physical therapy sessions. His adjustment to being a “homebody” is still a work in progress, but his transition from work dog to pet will surely benefit his quality of life.
God bless that boy.
May you have many more years with him.