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TBI K-9 Zeus Retires After Five Years of Fighting Digital Crime

TENNESSEE, JUL 11 – Zeus specialized in detecting electronic storage devices to aid investigations into child exploitation and other crimes, retiring after five years of service with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

  • The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation retired its first Electronic Storage Detection K-9, Zeus, on July 11, 2025, in Tennessee.
  • Zeus was born in Michigan, raised in Chattanooga, and was redirected to become an ESD K-9 after demand for assistance dogs dropped due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Over the course of nearly five years, Zeus specialized in detecting concealed digital media that frequently contained crucial evidence in investigations related to child exploitation and violent crimes.
  • Special Agent Derek Miller described Zeus as a source of hope and comfort for numerous victims and witnesses affected by serious crimes, emphasizing the canine's positive influence during challenging investigations.
  • Zeus will retire to live as a beloved pet full time with Miller and his family in West Tennessee, and his legacy supports continued success for the agency's detection program.
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TBI K-9 Zeus retires after five years of fighting digital crime

Trained to detect even the tiniest devices, Zeus played a key role in child exploitation and human trafficking investigations.

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TBINewsroom.com broke the news in on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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