Jefferson County Sheriff unveils memorial statue for K-9 officer shot while pursuing suspect
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday unveiled a statue of slain K-9 officer Graffit, who was killed in 2023 near the Colorado School of Mines in Golden while pursuing a suspect.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office unveiled a memorial statue dedicated to slain K-9 officer Graffit on April 9, 2025. (Courtesy of Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office)
“This memorial stands not only as a symbol of Graffit’s bravery and service but also as a reflection of the overwhelming support we’ve received,” Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said in a post on X. “From the generous community contributions that funded this project, to the gifted artist and dedicated builder who brought it to fruition — thank you.”
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