William Christopher ’Chris’ Picou, 56, died on Sunday, November 10, 2024, after sustaining an unspecified injury at his hunting camp in Camden, Mississippi. A long-serving law enforcement officer, Picou’s career included service with the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office, Rankin County Sheriff’s Department and, most recently, the Madison Police Department where he was a Lieutenant overseeing administration and K-9 supervision. He was also a veteran of the Louisiana Army National Guard and was known as a decorated K-9 trainer and interdiction officer.

The Madison Police Department confirmed his death and said there is no suspicion of foul play; no arrests have been made. He is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren and was remembered by colleagues as a devoted K-9 handler and respected member of the law enforcement community.

Did anyone who knew Lieutenant Picou or his work with K-9 teams have memories or details to share about his career?