11/03/2026
“K9 Ace doesn’t want to retire. He’s threatening me.” Sgt. Kevin Carvajal gave Ace a chance to tell his side of the story. He might be regretting that now. 🐾😂
Behind the laughs is a career worth celebrating. Ace, a sable German Shepherd born on Christmas Day in 2016, partnered with Sgt. Carvajal in May 2018 and officially retired on October 12, 2026, after more than eight years of service with the Homestead Police Department.
Over those eight years, Ace helped with 18 apprehensions, went on countless deployments, and gave 116 K9 demonstrations at schools and community events. He also worked NASCAR events and made an appearance on Live PD.
Thank you for serving Homestead, Ace. Enjoy retirement. You’ve earned it. 💙