December 26, 2025 – San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department officials report that they are honoring the lives and service of two remarkable K-9s whose loyalty and dedication left a lasting impact on the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

K-9 Toby served faithfully from October 9, 2015, to April 28, 2023, alongside his handler, retired Detective Juarez. Assigned to the Highway Interdiction Team within the Narcotics Division, Toby played a vital role in numerous notable narcotics seizures. Toby crossed the rainbow bridge on December 19, 2025.

K-9 Brix served our Department from June 2018 to January 2023 with his handler, Detective Buell, who lateraled to the Department of Justice. Brix crossed the rainbow bridge on September 18, 2025.

“I will lay down my life for you

and expect nothing but love in return.

I protect my Deputy with my life,

and would gladly take a bullet in his place.

I am sent in to find lost children

and fugitives on the run.

I find drugs and weapons and even bombs.

I am the first sent in

and sometimes the last to leave.

I am the nose and ears of my Deputy.

I will protect and serve you.

I would die for you.

I only ask for love and a ‘good boy.’”

Source & photos: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department