Monroe police dog dies of meningitis

MONROE – Monroe police are remembering Biz, a German shepherd police dog who died of meningitis, officials said.

The dog was laid to rest Monday, Monroe police spokeswoman Debbie Willis said.

Canine Officer Bismarck Von Charnock – nicknamed Biz – joined Monroe police in 1999 and worked for many years with courage, confidence and stellar tracking abilities, Willis said.

The dog was one of four used by Monroe police.