INDIANAPOLIS Indiana State Police K9 Apache officially retired after eight years of service. ISP said Apache received his favorite things from his favorite people at a ceremony held Tuesday. On September 16, 2016, Apache began his career with his partner Trooper Walter Butt. During his career, Apache notably took a bullet for his handler in October of 2017 during an officer-involved shooting incident. The suspect was taken into custody and Apache fully recovered and returned to duty three weeks later.Trooper Butt and Apache were also responsible for the following statistics, according to ISP: Methamphetamine - 302.99 lbs. Cocaine - 5.56 lbs. Ecstasy - 3.19 lbs. Heroin - 3.58 lbs Marijuana - 587.33 lbs. Other drugs - 51.53 lbs. 843 Traffic stop vehicle sniffs with 561 associated arrests from the stops 196 warrant services 14 school searches 44 tracks with 8 apprehensions 42 building searches Seized over $1,640,444.00 in drug money Recovered 167 guns 84 criminal apprehensions, 77 civil and 7 biteApache will now enjoy his retirement at home with the Butt family.