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K9 Knight Retires from HBPD

 

by: HBPD
Published: January 19, 2026

 

 

 

HUNTINGTON BEACH...After seven years of dedicated service to the Huntington Beach Police Department and our community, K9 Knight is officially retiring.

Since joining the department in 2018, Knight has been an invaluable partner to patrol and SWAT, assisting with suspect apprehensions, evidence searches, and officer safety. Over the course of his career, Knight conducted more than 200 searches, was deployed as a deterrent on more than 100 occasions, resulting in 13 apprehensions involving bites, and participated in 28 public demonstrations.

Knight served with distinction alongside Officer Avalos, and their partnership exemplified the trust, discipline, and teamwork that define an exceptional K9 team.

Officer Avalos and K9 Knight will be formally recognized for their years of service at the February 3 City Council Meeting at 6 p.m. We invite the community to join us in celebrating Knight’s incredible career and wishing him a well-deserved retirement.

As Knight begins this next chapter, we extend our sincere gratitude for Officer Avalos’ commitment, his tireless work on and off duty, and the lasting impact he has made over the past seven years. Please join us in congratulating K9 Knight as he trades his badge for a life of well-earned rest at home with his family. Photos:HBPD