Bob, a retired explosives detection dog who served with the Reno Police Department and the regional Consolidated Bomb Squad, has died.

The Reno Police Department announced his death this week, reports 2 News Nevada.

The department did not say when or how Bob died. Reports also did not include his age or breed.

Bob worked alongside his handler, Reno Police Officer Jason Morgan, on the region’s bomb squad.

He retired in February 2021 and went home to live with Morgan and his family. He spent his retirement on the family’s land in Tennessee, with room to rest and roam.

During his career, Bob was sent to many incidents, special events, and calls for help from partner agencies.

The department credited his work with helping keep the public, first responders, and fellow officers safer across the region.

In its announcement, the department called Bob a “valued member of both the Reno Police Department and the Northern Nevada community.”

The department also offered condolences to Morgan and his family. It thanked Bob for his years of service and companionship.

The Consolidated Bomb Squad draws its 20 members from law enforcement and fire agencies across the Truckee Meadows and beyond, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.

Its partners include the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, the Reno and Sparks police departments, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, and the ATF.

Members train to respond to explosive threats and can help investigate after a blast. The sheriff’s office lists seven participating canines.

The Reno Police Department’s K9 unit has served the city for more than 50 years, according to the department.

Its dogs include dual-purpose patrol canines and single-purpose detection canines. Detection dogs search for drugs, explosives, and firearm-related evidence.

The unit also helps track missing people and regularly assists allied agencies in Nevada and California.

Explosives detection dogs also protect some of Southern Nevada’s busiest venues.

The Las Vegas Convention Center recently added two bomb-sniffing labs, Olaf and Mufasa, to its K9 unit.

Working dogs serve in other roles across the state, too. The Las Vegas Detention Center recently welcomed Rudy, Southern Nevada’s only jail K9.

Dog owners who want a closer look at working K9s can watch for events like the free classes and public events held at Tuscany earlier this month.