Zeiko, a German Shepherd, was born in Germany in 1993. Zeiko was
imported to the United States by Stieningtal Kennels of Campbellsport,
Wisconsin. Zeiko was the 2nd youngest dog to graduate from the
North Central Canine Institute in May of 1995. Zeiko was the first
K-9 assigned to official duties with the Fond du Lac Police Department.
Sergeant Steve Klein has been a Fond du
Lac Police Officer since 1990. Since becoming partners in
1995, Zeiko and Officer Klein made numerous felony finds and
apprehensions.
Most Memorable Arrest - Zeiko was largely
responsible for the apprehension of 2 armed robbery suspects. One
suspect was armed with a 9mm pistol with a laser sight. After
robbing a gas station at gun point in Winnebago County, the suspects led
police on a high speed chase. The suspects were finally forced off
the road in Fond du Lac County. Two suspects fled into a farm
field. Zeiko was released by Officer Klein. Zeiko
pursued and apprehended the first suspect mid-field. Zeiko then
located the second suspect laying down in the filed about
100 feet from the first suspect. No one was injured in the incident.
Sergeant Klein retired Zeiko in September of 2001. Zeiko sadly
passed away in June of 2002 after a brief illness. |
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