Yearly Archives: 2016

K9 Boyar – Rockland, Massachusetts

Died – 7/3/16 Handler – Officer Steven Somers Rockland police mourn loss of veteran retired police dog Boyar, who retired last year, died Sunday. Boyar had a distinguished career, he located missing people, uncovered evidence and dashed in to help capture dangerous suspects. Rockland Police announced Boyar was euthanized after brief illnesses with his partner by his side, the departments …

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K9 Hax – Weymouth, Massachusetts

Died – 7/1/16 Handler – Officer Edward Hancock K9 Hax has died During Hax’s distinguished career, he located missing people, uncovered evidence and dashed in to help capture dangerous suspects. Weymouth Police announced that 13-year-old Hax, who retired from the force in 2014, died Friday. Hax was euthanized after brief illnesses with his former human partner by his side, the …

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K9 Griz – Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Died – 7/2/16 Handler – Corporal Kirk Wetzel Beloved Hazleton Police Dog Passes Away The Hazleton Police Department announced that their legendary German Shepherd K-9 “Griz” has died at the age of 11. According to Hazleton Police, Griz died on Friday from an infection that created medical complications. Griz was cross trained in Patrol and Narcotics Detection. He was assigned …

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K9 Roscoe – Boise, Idaho

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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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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