The police dog Shuier. Photo: Ministry of Internal Affairs
The police dog Şuier, who was once named the emblem of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) and who “retired” about a year ago, has died. He was 10 years old. Şuier was a student of the Cynological Center in Sibiu and, being specialized in the detection of prohibited substances, he was present at several festivals and public events of the MAI.
“We say goodbye to Şuier, a noble soul and a true symbol of loyalty, courage and devotion in the service of the law. Through his tireless work, he watched over the safety of the community and was present, silent, but determined, in the fulfillment of the most difficult missions. He was more than a colleague, he was a reliable comrade,” the Romanian Police said, without mentioning how he died.
Şuier had retired in March 2025
The police dog Suier died at the age of 10.
In March 2025, when he was 9 years old and after seven years of activity in the search for drugs, the police dog Șuier was “retired” from the Ministry of the Interior.
He was then taken into care by the cop he teamed up with for the past three years of missions.
“A loyal colleague, an example of discipline and courage”
Şuier was the first Czechoslovak wolf in Romania to pass the TSAC (Canine Sociability and Aptitude Test) as a “good citizen”, reports News.ro. Şuier was trained at the Kennel Center in Sibiu.
“Today, the Sibiu Kennel Center says goodbye to Şuier, an emblematic police dog, who served with devotion and professionalism, contributing essentially to the missions of maintaining public safety and protecting the community. Just one year after his retirement, his departure is all the more painful. Şuier was more than an intervention partner: he was a loyal, balanced and reliable colleague, an example of discipline and courage, respected by all who worked alongside him”, the representatives of the Center from Sibiu wrote on Facebook.
They sent their condolences to the conductor and the entire team that was close to him over the years. “Our respect for his service remains full, and his memory will remain part of the history and spirit of the Kennel Center. Rest in peace, dear friend! We will never forget you,” they added.
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Şuier was often present at festivals, where children could be photographed with him, and at MAI events.
“There are friends who don't wear epaulettes, but carry in their hearts a mission heavier than many uniforms. That friend was Şuier, a police dog who became more than a service partner: he was a symbol, an emblem and a friend to thousands of people. He wasn't just a furry photography companion, he was a dedicated police dog specializing in the detection of prohibited substances; he did what he knew best, with an incredible nose and determination invidiat. A iubit publicul. A iubit copiii. Şi şi‑a făcut treaba ca un adevărat coleg, de fiecare dată. Acum sa stins, dar nu fără să fi scris o poveste extraordinară, o poveste pe care noi o vom păstra cu recunoştinţă şi emoţie. Şuier nu a fost doar un câine. A fost un simbol al comunicării, încrederii şi curajului din cadrul MAI. Şi va rămâne în inimile noastre mereu. RIP, prietene blănos!”, a scris pe Facebook comisarul-şef from MAI Alin Banu.
In May 2020, the Minister of the Interior at the time, Marcel Vela, presented, together with the dog Şuier, whom he called the “emblem” of the MAI, and Max, the dog adopted “after he went through a serious and delicate situation”, the emergency ordinance project that established clear duties for the police in order to manage dangerous situations for animals.
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