APD K-9 Inka - RETIRED

Inka was one of APD's two original K9 officers; she was retired from duty in 2013.

Inka was born in New York on May 9, 2005. She was a pure-bred female German Shepherd that was trained in the dog training art of Schuetzen. Inka began her tour of duty on March 20, 2007 at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) K-9 Patrol School, with her handler, Corporal Scott Corey.

Dogs come in an huge variety of shapes and sizes, and not every breed of dog is suited for police work. The key attributes of a successful police dog are intelligence, aggression, strength, and sense of smell. Inka possessed all of these, and so much more. She served our agency and this city well. She worked hard - she loved her job - and she served with heart and with courage.

Inka’s heart showed through in everything she did. She would allow the smallest child to pet her and kiss her; but she knew when it was time to work, tracking the bad guys with tenacity and ferocity. She was always right beside her handler, ready to face anything - clearing buildings, searching vehicles, wading through mud, water, woods...anything that was asked of her.

Inka lived out her well-deserved retirement with APD Patrol Officer Dennis Matthews and his family, where she was loved deeply. She was a very happy family pet, getting lots of love and attention, and romping with ‘her kids’ and her canine siblings.

We will always remember and honor Inka’s service to the Auburn Police Department.

We will always remember and honor Inka’s service to the Auburn Police Department. On behalf of a grateful community, thank you and rest easy, girl - we have it from here. Good girl.