Humans are creatures of habit. We like the feeling of control we get whenever we repeat the same action. It is good for our mental health and it simply makes life easier. It gets things done faster and assures their successful outcome. Leaving this cocoon of safety can be really hard, but sometimes it is necessary to do it. Life consists of chapters and in order for one to start, another has to end.

This footage shows us the heartbreaking moment of an officer that has to sign off his K-9 as this is their last ride on duty.

After 9 years of service, this officer is making his final radio call regarding his best pal that has been by his side for the last 9 years. He takes the opportunity to to let the dispatcher know that the time has come where these two partners have to split up. He is barely able to finish hearing out the dispatchers speech and not break down in tears. And of course you can hear and see his best pal right there by his side crying and giving him kisses as he too feels it is time to retire.

A local police officer has officially started his retirement after giving a final call at the end of his last shift in this heartbreaking video.BNSF Railway Police said farewell to Faust the K-9, who retired after eight years and one day on the job. Watch as Senior Special Agent Bryan Schaffer radios in his final goodbye!

Reaching retirement is a thing to be celebrated, because after long years of servitude in your profession, you have finally earned the right to relax and enjoy life. This is especially true for the brave protectors of the law and order. But after decades of engagement, the moment can also be a sad one; a big part of your life is changing and you have to say your goodbyes to people who have been more than co-workers.

Footage shows Senior Special Agent Bryan Schaffer finishing his last day on the job before retirement by announcing his final code for signing off. Together with him is his loyal canine friend who can be heard crying in the back, urging his colleague to stay. What a special bond these two share!

It is adorable how this hard-working official tries to keep his eyes from tearing up after hearing the dispatch’s endearing words. His force is certainly going to miss having such an amazing man on their team.

In another video, officer David Renteria of the Jackson Police Department in Michigan is making his final call and could not contain his emotion. Watch the heartwarming video as this servant’s career ends after 25-years. On hand was Renteria’s son Austin, a reserve officer with the Jackson PD, to record the moment as his father finished up. Renteria paid tribute to the ‘brothers and sisters’ he has worked with over that time, his voice breaking at numerous points. What a magical moment this is! He is going to cherish this for the rest of his life!

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Credit to ‘BNSF Railway’.