On January 9, 2016 while responding with his partner, Canton Ohio K9 Officer Jethro was shot in the line of duty by an armed robbery suspect. The suspect was apprehended shortly after the incident. Officer Jethro was rushed to the Emergency Veterinary Hospital and underwent surgery. On January 10, 2016, Officer Jethro succumbed to his injuries. K9 Officers are sworn Law Enforcement Officers, and when a K9 officer is assaulted or murdered, the charges should carry the exact same weight as any other Law Enforcement Officer. Currently, the laws do not support such charges, and together we can change this!! Please consider signing and forwarding this petition! Rest in Peace Officer Jethro.