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PHOENIX \u2014 A Phoenix police K-9 who spent the past decade helping detectives find narcotics and human remains is retiring after being diagnosed with inoperable cancer. <\/p>\n

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Last week, the Phoenix City Council approved the sale of Raven to her longtime handler, Detective Travis Myers, for $1 so she can spend the rest of her life at home with the partner who became family. <\/p>\n

Police say Raven’s work helped remove dangerous drugs from the streets and assisted in some of the department’s most difficult investigations. <\/p>\n

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Raven will now enjoy retirement with her favorite treat \u2014 apples \u2014 after years of dedicated service to the city.<\/p>\n

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