Ryan Copeland

Good dog: Boris’ remarkable return to K9 duty with McFarland police

This was K9 Boris’ first public appearance at a community event since his original handler, 33-year-old Ryan Copeland, died while on duty Nov. 23.

Tom Alesia March 9, 2016

Police officer Ryan Copeland’s emotional procession through McFarland

Many residents brought their dogs out; others held American flags. Some saluted. Most had watery eyes as the procession moved along slowly, stopping momentarily at the Municipal Center, where the police department is located.

Tom Alesia November 24, 2015