Died – 6/30/16 Handler – Police Chief Gary Scheihing Police chief’s K9 dies after vehicle rear-ended Authorities say a Boise area police chief was injured and a police dog was killed in a vehicle crash. Idaho State Police said in a news release that officers responded to the collision in Emmett Thursday afternoon. Police say Emmett Police Chief Gary Scheihing …
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K9 Bak – MARTA Police, Georgia
K9 officer laid to rest in touching procession of other dogs In a touching tribute caught on video, K9 officers and their handlers stood at attention during a funeral procession for a K9 named Bak. Bak was a member of the MARTA Police Department for 8 years. He began his career in 2008 and was partnered with Officer Hemingway for …
Read More »K9 Yeoman – Yaxley, England
Handler – PC Paul Rogers Handler pays tribute to his police dog Yeoman A police dog handler from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH) Dog Unit has paid tribute to the ‘most trusted and loyal dog’ he has ever worked with. Last week retired Police Dog Yeoman passed away at the age of almost 13 following illness. He and his …
Read More »K9 Credo – Long Beach, California
Died – 6/28/16 Handler – Officer Mike Parcells Assault suspect and police K-9 killed in Long Beach officer-involved shooting An assault suspect and a police dog were both killed in a shooting Tuesday morning as Long Beach officers attempted to take the wanted man into custody, officials said. The 4-year-old Belgian Malinois named Credo was taken to a veterinary hospital, …
Read More »K9 Jan – MWD
Died 6/28/16 Today my heart is heavy for my brothers James Evatt and Mark Devine. Last night at approximately 0200, MWD Jany (N544) was laid to rest. Jany, aka Jan-Jan/Jany poo, the best Dutchie out there, was the back to back Lackland K9 Comp Champ. As one of the oldest dogs in the kennels, you would out work the youngest …
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Handler – Russ Beckley Jr.
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Died – 6/27/16 Another great one, retired MWD IIndy (H103), is gone, but will never be forgotten. He became sick a few days ago, and today the decision was made that it was best for him to let him go. It was a decision that broke my heart to make. He was a great dog!! I will miss him!
Read More »K9 Tyson – Fountain County, Indiana
Died – 6/27/16 Handler – Deputy Andrew Krout Fountain County K9 officer dies after manhunt The Fountain County Sheriff’s Department’s K9, Tyson, died Monday from injuries sustained in the line of duty. Over the weekend, Tyson was called out to assist multiple agencies in the search and eventual arrest of three males who robbed Walgreens at gun point in Danville, …
Read More »K9 Nicky – Beaumont, Texas
Died – 6/26/16 Handler – Officer Boudreaux Beaumont Police K9 dies The Beaumont Police Department reports that it has lost one of its K9 officers. “Nicky,” who was seven years-old and had been with the Beaumont Police Department for more than three years, died quietly at his home early Sunday morning according to a release from the Beaumont Police Department. …
Read More »K9 Major – Clearwater, Florida
Died 6/24/16 Handler – Officer Michael Spitaleri Clearwater Sgt. writes emotional letter to K9 he had to put down Having to put down your dog is never an easy decision or task. Michael Spitaleri, K9 Sergeant in Clearwater, had to put down his retired K9, Major, on Friday. Major had served the city of Clearwater for six years, according to …
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