The carcass of a Warwick Police Department K-9 officer will be exhumed so investigators can examine it and so the police dog can get a proper burial.
The dog died; trapped in her handler's car and wasn't discovered for several days.
Many concerned people showed up at tonight's Warwick City Council meeting demanding answers and city leaders say they'll work to find those answers.
Supports of Sasha, the beloved police dog who was found dead on September 3rd, spoke out and say her legacy will live on but so will the suspicions as to why she died they way she did.
"Her legacy, what she did for this city, you know, she was one if not the top dog they've ever had here," says Eugene Bedal.
Former Florida police officer, Bedal, who helped bring Sasha to Warwick, asked members of the council to set aside money for a proper burial.
"I told the council I wasn't going to blame anyone as to how the dog died or why the dog died, my main concern tonight to try to get the dog a proper burial. To be buried in the back yard like a sack of trash is not a proper burial for a law enforcement officer," says Bedal.
And city leaders say they have no problem honoring the fallen police officer.
"He's not just a dog, he was a police officer, so you know he needs to be handle with respect, as far as what he was, so we are going to do what is right," says Alan Peacock, Mayor of Warwick.
Peacock says he had no idea about the tragic death of the K9 until days later but says he'll make sure nothing like this ever happens again.
"As far as negligence, you can't do that. I've already made light that if we get another dog, there will be a kennel built here in the city, and the city will take care of the dog."
Bedal, along with members of the community, say this is one step toward finding Justice for Sasha but they want city leaders along with GBI to find out what really happen over 2 weeks ago.
Warwick police Lieutenant Thomas Frye, Sasha's handler, resigned a week after he found her dead in his patrol car. She was there for several days and clearly struggled to try to get out.
Frye says Sasha got into the SUV on her own. The GBI is now investigating.
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Warwick residents speak out
Eugene Bedal wants city officials to set aside money for Sasha
City council says they're on board to honor fallen police officer
GBI investigators continue to find out what happen to Sasha
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