Yearly Archives: 2016

K9 Kobi – Yarmouth, Massachusetts

Died 2/28/16 Handler – Officer Peter McClelland Yarmouth Police announce passing of retired K9 Kobi Yarmoith Police announce with a heavy heart, the passing of retired YPD K9 Kobi who passed on early yesterday evening after serving as the Guest of Honor while attending a special fundraiser for retired Cape Cod Police Dogs. The men and women of the Yarmouth …

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K9 Amis – Washoe, Nevada

Handler – with Officer Mark Szabo K9 Amis dies The Washoe County School District Police Department has announced that K-9 Amis has died. Amis was born in the Czech Republic and trained with Officer Mark Szabo in Texas before starting his official duties in Washoe County. Amis lived with Officer Szabo and his family throughout his time with WCSD until …

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K9 Warco – Fremont, California

Died – 2/24/16 Handler – Officer Jason Macciola Fremont police dog dies from auto immune dysfunction Fremont Police Department is mourning the death of police dog Warco. The 2-year-old German shepherd. from an auto immune dysfunction, according to police in an announcement released Friday. He was taken to the Ohlone Veterinary Clinic that day for tests. However, the damage was …

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K9 FOX – Greenville, South Carolina

Died – 2/23/16 Handler – Officer Michael Austin Greenville Police K-9 “Fox” The Greenville Police Department announced the passing of K-9 “Fox” .Tuesday. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of K9 Fox. In 2006, K9 Fox joined the Greenville Police Department and was partnered with Michael Austin. During his career, he was credited with hundreds of …

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K9 Astra – MWD

Died – 2/22/16 We said goodbye to retired MWD Astra (L032). She served 2 tours in Iraq as a Specialized Search Dog with handler Pamela Collen; they worked together from 2007 to 2014. We found a tumor on her spleen that was bleeding into her stomach early Saturday morning. She would have been 11 in June. RIP Astra, you will …

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K9 Gulabo – Rohtas, India

Died 2/22/16 Police dog dies, five policemen suspended Five policemen have been suspended in Bihar after a police dog, Gulabo, died in a road accident, officials said on Monday. A speeding truck crushed Gulabo in Rohtas district a few days ago when she was crossing a road after her handlers left her free without bothering to chain her, an official …

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K9 Lyka – Alameda County, California

Died 2/21/16 Handler – Deputy M. Bennett K9 Lyka euthanized after injury during K9 demonstration It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of K9 Lyka. This afternoon, K9 Lyka and her handler, Deputy M. Bennett, we’re putting on a K9 demonstration for hundreds of people in Fremont on 2/21/16 when K9 Lyka suffered a major …

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K9 Akim – MWD

Died – 2/19/16 With the heaviest of hearts, I am torn to have to share with everyone the crossing of the Rainbow Bridge by my four-legged best friend, Retired MWD Akim (J375). I worked Akim from 2011 until I retired him and took him home in 2013. I did the very best I could with the help of others who …

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K9 Zoro – Grantsville, Utah

Handler – Sgt. Mike Jones Grantsville’s first police dog dies Grantsville police paid their last respects to one of their own Tuesday. About two dozen officers lined the street and stood at attention as Grantsville Police Sgt. Mike Jones carried the body of his partner, Zoro, a 14-year-old Belgian Malinois, draped in an American flag, to the West Jordan Animal …

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