Nomos

Nomos

September 7, 2015-June 28, 2025

Nomos was a Belgian Malinois and a member of the Springdale Police Department's K-9 unit in Springdale, Arkansas. He worked alongside his handler, Officer Morris Irvin. Nomos was trained in narcotics detection, building clearance, tracking, evidence recovery, and suspect apprehension. He was one of three K-9s on the Springdale force, one for each shift.

Here are some additional details about Nomos and the Springdale Police Department's K-9 unit:

Training:Nomos was a highly trained dog, and his training included narcotics detection, building searches, tracking, and suspect apprehension. Partnership:Nomos worked with his handler, Officer Morris Irvin, and the two had a strong bond. Specialized Skills:Nomos was trained to locate narcotics and alert his handler by sitting down, without touching the substance. First Arrest:Nomos made his first arrest in his third week on the job, tracking down a suspect for the Washington County Sheriff's Office, according to 5newsonline.com. K-9 Team:The Springdale Police Department has a dedicated K-9 team that included Nomos and other dogs trained for various tasks.

Retirement:Officer Irvin, Nomos' handler, has recently retired.

Guardians Of The Night

Trust in me my friend for I am your comrade.

I will protect you with my last breath.

When all others have left you and the loneliness of the night closes in, I will be at your side.

Together we will conquer all obstacles, and search out those who might wish harm to others.

All I ask of you is compassion, the caring touch of your hands.

It is for you that I will unselfishly give my life And spend my nights unrested. Although our days together

May be marked by the passing of the seasons Know that each day at your side is my reward.

My days are measured by the coming and going of your footsteps.

I anticipate them at every opening of the door.

You are the voice of caring when I am ill.

The voice of authority when I've done wrong.

Do not chastise me unduly for I am your right arm, The sword at your side. I attempt to do only what you bid of me.

I seek only to please you and remain in your favor.

Together you and I shall experience A bond only others like us will understand when outsiders see us together Their Their envy will be measured by their disdain.

I will quietly listen to you and pass no judgment, nor will your spoken words be repeated I will remain ever silent, ever vigilant, ever loyal. And when our time together is done and you move on in the world Remember me with kind thoughts and tales, For a time we were unbeatable, nothing passed among us undetected. If we should meet again on another street I will gladly take up your fight.

I am a Police Working Dog and together We are guardians of the night.