CONYERS - A Conyers K9 officer has died after being left in a hot patrol car. Its handler has been placed on paid leave pending an internal investigation.
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution (http://on-ajc.com/1gHcauf ) police said the dog, named Zane, was found dead in the patrol car around 5 p.m. on Thursday at the home of handler Jerahmy Williams.
Conyers police said the 5-year-old bloodhound has worked as a tracking dog for Conyers Police for four years — three of those with Williams, a patrol corporal who has been with the police department nearly five years.
Conyers Police Chief Gene Wilson said, "We are committe
