Wake County canine officer dies

Jagger was the canine partner of Deputy Brad Manville and worked for the department for four years. 

"Jagger had a unique disposition for a police dog. He could be playful and gentle around children one minute, but ready to catch the criminals the very next minute," Sheriff Donnie Harrison said in a statement.

Manville credited Jagger with saving his life during a fatal struggle with a break-in suspect who had fled from authorities in 2009.

Manville called Jagger "an amazing animal, loyal partner, faithful companion and sweet-spirited dog."

The Belgian Malinois was trained in both patrol and narcotics. He was ranked the No. 1 K-9 in the U.S. Police Canine Association regional trials in 2003, 2005 and 2006.