Police · February 9, 2026
Council voted on February 9, 2026 to retire Tyrone Police K9 Officer Getro, effective March 11, 2026. The matter was not listed on the published agenda. After Mayor Harlow opened the floor for public comment, the retirement was the subject of public comment and questions. Council members declined to discuss the particulars, advising that the retirement was a personnel matter on which they would not comment.
Adopted 6–0
In favor: Dollar, Hunter, Patterson, Wills, Wiser, Mayor Harlow. Abstained: Gill.
The roll-call vote carried. A police service dog is assigned to a single handler, and a retirement decision typically reflects the animal’s age, health, or the status of that handler assignment — details that fall under personnel confidentiality. Questions about the Tyrone Police Department can be directed to the Borough Office at 1100 Logan Avenue, (814) 684-1330, or through the Police Department page.
On record: this action is part of the public meeting record, available at the Borough Office, 1100 Logan Avenue. Learn more about the department on the Borough’s Police Department page.
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