K-9 Irko passed away on August 25, 2020. Irko was a 10-year-old Belgian Malinois and served the citizens of Chatsworth with distinction. During his years of service, Irko  was responsible for over 400 criminal charges filed, more than $500,000 in assets seized, 15 firearms, and countless drugs taken off of the streets. Irko also assisted with tracking several criminals and also lost children. Irko served with his handler Officer Sosebee as a School Resource Officer for Murray County High School.  Irko was one of the remarkable Malinois who loved pets and scratches almost as much as he loved working. Irko made friends everywhere and will be dearly missed by his family and citizens of Chatsworth.