The announcement came after the sad passing of Finn at the age of 14, following an illustrious career. In 2016, Finn had been stabbed in the head and chest while protecting his handler, PC Dave Wardell, during an incident in Stevenage. In honour of Finn's life and legacy, the Thin Blue Paw Foundation, which supports serving and retired police dogs, aimed to erect a memorial statue. "This is a great legacy and reflects on the positive impact PD Finn had on so many people." "You protected your best friend from harm, and changed the law, so those that follow in your paws are protected whilst serving their country."