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- calendar_today October 14, 2026
Park City Police Publish Video of K-9 Bruno Incident
The Park City Police Department has released a video documenting the September 15 incident where K-9 officer Bruno sustained serious injuries. The event occurred during an investigation into a suspicious object found at the U.S. 40/I-80 interchange in Summit County.
Contents of the Released Video
The video, now available to the public, presents several key moments from the incident. It begins with the original 911 call reporting the suspicious object, followed by dash camera footage from the responding officers, and continues with footage of the emergency response. Additionally, the video contains information regarding the subsequent internal and external reviews conducted after the event. Viewer discretion is advised, as some portions of the footage may be distressing.
K-9 Bruno’s Role and Injury
During the law enforcement response, K-9 Bruno was deployed to assist in the suspect object investigation. While assisting officers, Bruno suffered injuries to his legs and jaw. Park City Police Chief Wade Carpenter stated, “Bruno is more than a police K-9. He’s a partner, a companion, and part of our police family.” From the moment of injury, Officer Henderson, Bruno’s handler, and other first responders worked quickly to provide comfort and emergency care to Bruno.
Reviews of the Incident and Use of Tactics
The Park City Police Department initiated an internal review of how the incident was handled. In addition, they requested an external review from Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), an organization responsible for the oversight and accreditation of law enforcement practices in Utah. The independent review by POST determined that “the officer deployed K9 Bruno in accordance with standard POST K-9 tactics.”
Bruno’s Recovery and Community Support
Following emergency treatment, K-9 Bruno is now recovering at home from his injuries. Park City Police expressed gratitude for the support shown for both Bruno and his handler throughout the recovery process. The department highlighted the dedication of Officer Henderson and all first responders in ensuring Bruno’s well-being during and after the incident.
Further Information
For those wishing to view the video, it can be found at: https://youtu.be/eE1dLfiyNLU. Please be advised that some footage may be distressing for viewers.
Source: parkrecord.com.
