Died – 9/21/16 Handler – Officer Chris Jones Fort Worth Police K9 Had to Be Put Down The Fort Worth Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K9s. “Paxo” had to be put down Wednesday because of a serious illness. The five-year-old German Shepard was a “duel purpose K9,” meaning he could sniff out drugs and take …

Died – 9/20/16 Handler – Officer Richard Harrison Retired K-9 deputy Jeck passes away The law enforcement community in southeastern Ohio is giving a final salute to retired Gallia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Deputy Jeck. Jeck, a German shepherd, died Tuesday of old age, according to his handler, Officer Richard Harrison, the Village of Rio Grande Police Department’s K-9 handler.Harrison …

Died 9/19/16 Handler – Detective Cpl. Brian Moore Loved, retired police K-9 dies after drug-busting career A retired Seymour Police Department K-9 has died, and officers are seeking donations for the department’s K-9 fund in his memory. Jake, a German shepherd, served Seymour in his police duties from 2004 to 2010 and was responsible for the arrests of numerous suspects …

Died -9/15/16 Handler – Officer William Polizzotto Springettsbury Police K-9 Petro euthanized after illness Springettsbury Township Police are mourning one of their own after K-9 Petro was put down Thursday night. Lt. Tony Beam confirmed Petro, an 11-year-old German shepherd handled by Officer William Polizzotto, was gravely ill with a medical issue. “He (was) anemic and losing his blood somewhere …

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Died – 9/13/16 Handler – Officer Mike Stone Retired police dog lives out bucket list A retired Marion police dog spent her final days reveling through a bucket list of favorite activities before she died Tuesday morning. Kahti lived with Marion officer Mike Stone and his wife, Alicia, after retirement. When her veterinarian said nothing further could be done for …

Died – 9/12/16 Handler – Sgt. Klinkhammer The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department announced on Monday evening, September 12th the death of retired K9 Bear. “Bear was a valued member of our Department from 2007 until his retirement in 2014. Bear will be missed by his handler Sgt. Klinkhammer and his family. Thank you for your service Bear, Rest in Peace! …

Died 9/11/16 Handler – Officer Steve Grubb Lee’s Summit Police Department remembers K-9 officer who died over the weekend The Lee’s Summit Police Department said their final goodbyes to one of the department’s two K-9’s on Sunday. Police say Griff spent his final moments with his handler, Master Police Officer Steve Grubb. The K-9 had a terminal condition. “Griff will …

Died – 9/10/16 Handler – Officer Paul Foster K9 Ozzy was a Dual purpose Patrol/Bomb Detection K9. Born in Germany 12-24-2007 and started patrol 1/2009. Ozzy got sick on 9-9-16 and was rushed into surgery. He made it through having his spleen removed. He then passes away the following morning and was found to have cancer.

Died 9/10/16 Handler – Officer Mike Divito The GCPK9A is sad to announce the passing of Retired Patrol / Narcotics Detection Canine Rocco handled by Officer Mike Divito of the Deptord Twp. Police Department. Mike and Rocco were graduates of the Philadelphia Police K-9 Academy and proudly served the residents of Depford Township for many years. Rocco was affectionately known …