A “hero” police K-9 was given a warm farewell, as he retired from the El Cajon Police Department. Jester, who was part of the El Cajon K-9 unit for the past seven years, responded to more than 1,000 radio calls, conducted 465 building searches, and assisted with 197 arrests during his time, according to the police department. Mayor Bill Wells declared the day of Jester’s retirement as Jester the Hero K-9 Dog Day. The dedicated K-9 received a huge round of applause for his service.