Sgt. Roderick Dalton, 45, died unexpectedly at Community General Hospital on 11/16/10 after a short illness. was one of the commanding officers of the department’s K-9 Unit. Sgt Dalton served the Syracuse Police Department for the last 22 years. He leaves behind his K9 partner Niko. Memorial contributions in memory of Rod may be made to Syracuse Police department P.B.A., 511 S. State Street, Syracuse, NY 13202.