As a puppy, there were high hopes for Ayke to help revive the Santa Fe Police Department’s K-9 program. The city also is defending against a lawsuit filed by an officer who underwent plastic surgery after being attacked during a 2022 training exercise, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported. Police Chief Paul Joye declined a request by the newspaper for an interview, and the investigation is ongoing into the latest incident involving Ayke, who is one of four dogs used by the department.
The foul, which occurred during an Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game, spurred debate on social media.
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