Yearly Archives: 2017

K9 Willie – Davenport, Iowa

Died – 6/8/17 Handler – Officer Canas Retired Davenport K9 dies Today the Davenport Police Department posted that Willie, a retired Davenport Police K9 passed away on Thursday, June 8th, due to medical issues. Willie was an eight-year-old Dutch Shepherd and was a full-service K9 with his specialties including tracking, narcotics, apprehension, article search and public demonstrations. Willie served the …

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K9 Jaeger – Ada, Ohio

Died – 6/8/17 Handler – Sgt. Matt Purdy Ada police dog struck, killed by car Ada Police Department K9 Jaeger was reported dead Thursday morning after running into the path of a car at home with his handler, Sgt. Matt Purdy. K9 Jaeger came to the department in October 2015. “We’re deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident that has occurred,” …

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K9 Punter – Perryville, MO

Died 06-07-17 Handler – Patrolman Chris Bradford Popular K-9 officer dies from illness The flag outside the Perryville Police Department was at half-staff Wednesday morning as officers mourned the death of one of their own, K-9 officer Punter, who had served the department for 4 years. “It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of our department K-9, Punter,” …

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K9 Alfie – Bristol County, Massachusetts

Died 6/3/17 Handler – Lt. Paul Douglas Bristol County lost one of its best K9 as Alfie passed away around 6 p.m. Alfie was Lt. Paul Douglas’ first K9 partner and served the Sheriff’s Department bravely for seven years until retirement in 2012. Trained in narcotics and patrol, Alfie was involved in many searches and seizures with Lt. Douglas on …

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K9 Chris – Snellville, Georgia

Died – 6/1/17 Handler – Lt. David Matson Snellville police say goodbye to final member of original K9 unit Snellville police said a tearful goodbye to one of their own on Saturday with the death of K9 unit Chris. The four-legged officer served alongside his handler, Lt. David Matson, from 2004 until his retirement in 2015. Authorities added that Chris …

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K9 Borris – Douglas County, Colorado

Died 5/31/17 K9 Borris has died We are very sad to announce the passing of our old buddy, K-9 Borris. Borris served the citizens of Douglas County from 2005 – 2012 without fear or reservation. Borris’s battle with Cancer ended. With his handler, his partner, by his side, Borris crossed over the rainbow bridge and is now with all the …

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K9 Ice – South San Francisco, California

Died – 5/31/17 Handler – Officer D’Souza South San Francisco PD loses beloved member, retired K9 named Ice On Wednesday afternoon the South San Francisco announced in a Facebook post, the passing of their retired police K9, Ice. Her name stems from he light hint of icy blue in her coat. Ice was a Belgian Malinois, and was the first …

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K9 Tim – Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Died – 5/31/17 Handler – Officer Richard Houck Retired Pittsburgh Police K-9 Dies Pittsburgh Police are mourning the passing of a retired K-9. The Pittsburgh Police K-9 Unit reported Wednesday afternoon that former K-9 Tim had passed away. K-9 Tim served with the city for ten years, from 2003 to 2013, and police called him “an invaluable member of the …

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K9 Paloma – Jenkins County, Georgia

Died 5/31/17 Handler – Chief Deputy Wesley Aaron K9 Paloma Dies It is with a heavy hearts that we announce the end of watch for Sergeant K-9 Paloma on May 31st 2017. Paloma will be greatly missed by many. We can not put into words how we feel. This is just not a loss of a fellow officer for our …

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K9 Matzo – Arvada, Colorado

Died 5/31/17 Handler – Sgt. David Avica Two Colorado K-9s die on same day Arvada police shared sad news Saturday, announcing the passing of a retired K9 that served with the force for six years. According to police, 12-year-old K-9 Matzo died on Wednesday. Matzo retired in 2013 after six years on the street. During that time, he helped make …

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