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Paul Mueller found out the truth on how these beautiful K9 dogs were not only killed but also not taken care of previously.
Please take the time to read his full story behind what happened.

ALLEGED PATTERN OF K-9 NEGLECT. Why Were There No Consequences Before This?

Salem County, New Jersey - While the world was told this was a tragic accident, we have dug deeper. Loyal partners K9 Rip and K9 Boomer were reportedly failed long before they were left to bake to death in a sweltering SUV for seven hours. We are exposing a trail of alleged warning signs - from medical neglect to a side-breeding business - that were reportedly ignored for years while Sergeant Cody Henderson was left in charge of the unit.

Sources say this has been a problem for years and are coming forward with information that goes far beyond what has been reported anywhere else, and what they are telling us is deeply troubling.

We are told serious questions were raised about Sergeant Cody Henderson long before the May 29th incident, and many questioned why he was ever selected to head the K9 unit. The department once used a rigorous selection process through the Atlantic County K9 Academy, with trainers from multiple agencies including the New Jersey State Police conducting interviews and physical fitness testing. We are also told that process was later abandoned in favor of internal selections, which sources believe resulted in poorer choices.

We are also told that Henderson's K9s reportedly contracted heartworm. Dogs generally do not develop heartworm from missing just one or two monthly doses because the preventative medication stays in their system for a period of time. A sustained lapse in prevention is required for dogs to contract the disease. And once a dog contracts heartworm and begins treatment, the K9 cannot work because the dying worms inside the heart make physical activity dangerous. The dogs would have been out of service. We are told this was a major warning sign that went unaddressed.

We are further told that Boomer, the bomb detection K9, reportedly went missing on multiple occasions, requiring other officers to stop what they were doing to help search for the dog. Despite these alleged warning signs, Henderson was reportedly never written up and never received any discipline.

And there is one more detail that has not been reported anywhere else. Henderson was allegedly operating a dog breeding business on the side. We are told he had been doing it for a couple of years. As soon as this story broke, he reportedly took his breeding website and page down.

THE BACKGROUND:
For those just catching up, here is the background. Henderson, 41, is facing multiple animal cruelty charges after prosecutors say he left Boomer and Rip in his parked police SUV on May 29th at the county courthouse complex in Salem City. He arrived around 8:30 AM, parked, shut the car off, and walked into the building. He did not return until approximately 3:30 PM. Seven hours. The windows were closed. The air conditioning was not running. And a critical safety system was reportedly turned off.

That system is called the Hot-N-Pop Pro, and it is one of the most important tools a K9 handler has. We are told activating it should be the very first thing a handler does every single day, year round, not just in summer. The Hot-N-Pop monitors vital components including interior temperature sensors and vehicle battery voltage. It is wired directly to the vehicle's battery so it maintains power even if the car stalls or the engine is off. Under alarm conditions, it activates an SOS horn signal, a siren, emergency lights, and a dual window drop to immediately equalize the internal temperature of the vehicle. It also releases the K9 from the vehicle by remote control, worn by the handler in a holster, and sends alerts directly to the handler's smart device.

Investigators confirmed the system in Henderson's vehicle was working properly that day. It was not malfunctioning. According to the affidavit, it was presumably turned off. Indoor kennels immediately available at the courthouse were also not utilized. A necropsy confirmed Boomer and Rip died of hyperthermia. The high in Salem County that day was 81 degrees. Inside a sealed, unventilated vehicle, temperatures can reach 120 to 125 degrees within an hour.

We are told the combination of poor handler selection, inadequate oversight, and alleged repeated failures in dog care could have been addressed long before May 29th. This tragedy, sources believe, was preventable. And they fear that without real accountability, it will damage the future of the K9 program.

We have reached out to the Salem County Sheriff's Office by email and are awaiting a response. As soon as we hear back, we will get that information to you. We will continue to report on this story as it develops.

Please share this so the story of Boomer and Rip is not forgotten. Don't forget to share and keep aware.

CALL TO ACTION:
Salem County Prosecutor's Office
Prosecutor Kristin J. Telsey
856.935.7510

Respectfully demand this case be thoroughly reviewed including any and all of these allegations with the harshest penalties possible. Everyone knows this never should have happened and now the question, could others face fallout, as well?

SOURCE: Sources; Salem County Sheriff's Office; nj.com; Paul Mueller



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