Sgt. Kent Swanson, 47, collapsed on duty while at a disturbance call at 10:30 pm on 5/21/18. Another officer on scene performed CPR until he was transported by ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead of a massive heart attack. Sergeant Swanson had served with the Shelley Police Department for 16 years. Kent’s first K9 drug dog was a German Shepherd named Myrra. She was injured in the line of duty and retired and currently resides with Kent’s family as a beloved, 110 pound pet. After Myrra’s retirement, Kent obtained Magnum, a Belgian Malinois. Magnum was also trained as a drug dog. Kent and Magnum achieved 1st place in scent detection at the Idaho Police Canine Association Conference held May, 2018. Survivors include his wife Shaney of 26 years, son Keegan, 17, and daughter Saybree,16. Contributions can be made to the Idaho Peace Officers Memorial Fund Incorporated, 700 South Stratford Drive, Meridian, Idaho 83642.
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