Handler – Pool Retired Metro East K9 officer to be laid to rest Friday A retired Metro East K9 officer will be laid to rest Friday afternoon. Jac was born on August 17, 2001 and worked his first shift for the Pontoon Beach Police Department in 2003, where he was handled by Officer Pool. After retiring in 2009, Jac lived …

Died – 6/23/16 Handler – Police Chief Eric Pratt Salina Police Say Goodbye To Their Very First K-9 Officer Summit County Sheriff’s deputies and officers with the Salina Police Department are mourning the loss of their very first K-9 officer who passed away Thursday afternoon. K-9 Officer Thomas passed away at him home, two years after retiring. Thomas started his …

Died 6/22/16 Handler – Deputy Jon Watson It’s been a tough few days for two Sonoma County (CA) law enforcement agencies; each lost an integral part of their team. Sebastopol Police Department K-9 Frank and Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Koogan both died this week. Frank, a German shepherd, garnered massive public attention as he battled two bouts of lymphoma.He …

Died 6/22/16 Handler – Sgt. Nick Belliveau It’s been a tough few days for two Sonoma County (CA) law enforcement agencies; each lost an integral part of their team. Sebastopol Police Department K-9 Frank and Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Koogan both died this week. Frank, a German shepherd, garnered massive public attention as he battled two bouts of lymphoma.He …

Died 6/22/16 Xaro crossed the rainbow bridge at his home in Orlando with his trainer/handler and best buddy Rob and wife Crystal. Xaro was a decorated War Dog having several tours to Afghanistan with CJSOTF, and had the honor of supporting numerous special duty assignments at home. He has spent his last days enjoying his well earned retirement in sunny …

Died 6/22/16 Handler – Lt. Bryan Ricci Coventry police K-9 dies A K-9 officer at the Coventry Police Department died Wednesday. “It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our K-9 Enzo this morning. “Our thoughts go out to his handler, Lt. Bryan Ricci and his family, who are especially feeling his loss today.” The post went …

Died – 6/20/16 Border Patrol K-9 Dies From Extreme Heat While Tracking Illegal Immigrants A U.S. Border Patrol police dog (K-9) died from extreme heat complications, while looking for illegal immigrants in distress. The K-9 and his partner had been at a ranch in the remote area known as Falfurrias which is located about 80 miles north of the Texas/Mexico …

Died 6/20/16 Handler – Lt. Shawn Courtney Del City police mourn death of former K-9 officer K-9 officer Olaf died Monday. He was a 13-year-old Czech Import German Shepherd. Olaf started with the Del City Police Department in 2005 and retired in 2015. He was trained in narcotics, patrol apprehension and tracking. “Good boy, Olaf. Run free over that rainbow …

Died – 6/19/16 Handler – Deputy Dale BeCraft K9 Titan passed away on June 19, 2016 from complications from gastric dilatation volvulus surgery. Titan served with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office since 2014. He was born in Herzebrock-Clarholz, Germany on September 30th, 2011. Before arriving in the United States in 2013, he received his Schutzhund title. To receive the Schutzhund …

Died – 6/19/16 Handler – Sgt. Ryan Ashlock Clinton County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of police dog The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a K-9 officer. According to the agency, K-9 Deputy Dyzio died early Sunday from an illness. Sgt. Ryan Ashlock served as Dyzio’s handler. They were a certified dual-purpose patrol dog team through the …