Dozens of police officers paid a solemn tribute to one of their K-9 officers who had to be put down after developing terminal cancer . Oviedo Police Department in Florida paid an emotional tribute to Nero , a six year old German Shepherd , who had to be put to sleep . More than a dozen police cars , showing their blue flashing lights followed Nero as he made his final journey with Officer David Capetillo to the vet . Officer David Capetillo , left , worked with Nero for Ovideo Police Department in Florida for four years . Officer David Capetillo brought Nero , pictured , who was suffering from terminal cancer , on his final journey . The flashing light tribute is normally reserved for fallen officers . Fellow dog handlers waited for Officer Capetillo to arrive and held a guard of honour as Nero was led into the surgery . The Last Post was also played . According to a statement by the City of Oviedo : 'It is with heavy hearts we report that one of our K-9 officers will be laid to rest today at 3pm . Recently , Nero was diagnosed with terminal cancer and for humane reasons will be laid to rest today . 'Nero has been a part of the Oviedo Police Department for the past four years , and along with his handler , Officer David Capetillo , has been responsible for a number of drug detections , with tracking numerous criminal suspects , lost children and missing endangered adults . ' He also performed at demonstrations in local schools . Fellow K-9 handlers held a guard of honour for Nero as he was led into the surgery for the final time . The six-year-old German Shepherd had been with the Oviedo Police Department for the past two years . An officer played The Last Post as Nero was led into the vet 's surgery for the final time .
Nero the dog had served with the Ovideo Police Department for four years . The six-year-old German Shepherd recently developed terminal cancer . Officers gave Nero a guard of honour as he was led into the vet 's surgery . Nero and handler Officer David Capetillo arrested numerous drug suspects .