COCOA POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Yvonne Martinez, Public Information Officer, 321-243-7812

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6 PM

K9 Zena 

(Cocoa, FL)--The Cocoa Police Department is heartbroken to announce the passing of our newest patrol dog K-9 Zena.  K-9 Zena was discovered dead early Wednesday afternoon in the back of her patrol vehicle.  Her handler found her when he went to check on her during a training class at the Criminal Justice Academy in Melbourne. An active investigation is underway to determine the cause of death, and if department policies and procedures were followed.
            K-9 Zena was donated to the City last August. She was a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois who was trained and newly certified in April for patrol work.