Yearly Archives: 2017

K9 Kilo – Saginaw, Michigan

Died – 3/5/17 Handler – Detective Jeff Wenzell Retired Saginaw police dog Kilo remembered as energetic companion The bond between a police dog and his handler is something few understand, something more than the relationship between owner and pet. The pair lives together, hits the beat together and trusts one another in dangerous situations. It’s that 24/7 relationship, said Jodi …

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K9 Nitro – Fridley, Minnesota

Died 3/3/17 Handler – Sgt. McClish Fridley K9 Nitro passes away The City of Fridley recently announced the passing of beloved canine partner, Nitro. Everyone’s thoughts are with Sgt. McClish, his family, the entire Fridley Police Department, and the Fridley community. Nitro will be greatly missed. On the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, K-9 Nitro became very sick. He …

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K9 Sam – Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Died – 3/3/17 Handler – PC George Shearer Police dog has died after horror A90 smash that left cop handler fighting for life A police dog has died after a road accident which seriously injured an officer who was driving a marked van. The accident happened on the A90 near Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, on Tuesday February 28 at 11:50 p.m.. It …

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K9 Chico – Calumet, Illinois

Died 2/25/17 Handler – Officer Oliva CALUMET CITY POLICE DOG DIES FROM CANCER A dog that worked for the Calumet City Police Department died on Saturday at the age of eleven. K9 Chico, a Belgian-Malinois, passed away from cancer after working for Calumet City Police for almost seven years. Chico worked with Officer Oliva. The memorial services will be held …

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K9 Fredy – Thomson, Georgia

Died – 2/24/17 Handler – Sgt. Scott Whittle Fredy remembered at funeral If all dogs go to heaven as the 1989 movie says, this one took a lot of love with him. Fredy, a Thomson Police Department K9, was laid to rest Friday at Westview Cemetery. Several friends from the community and law enforcement gathered to say goodbye to the …

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K9 Ivan – Riverside, California

Died – 2/23/17 Handler – Deputy Kevin Brooks Beloved Riverside County Police K9 Dies A police service dog that served the city of Moreno Valley for more than five years, helping catch “numerous” suspects and entertaining residents during K9 team demonstrations, died after falling ill, city officials said Friday. “Ivan,” a 7-year-old German shepherd, passed on Thursday, leaving behind his …

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K9 Whiskey – Louisville, Kentucky

Died – 2/21/17 Handler – Officer Tim Snook Retired LMPD K9 euthanized A retired Louisville Metro Police Department K9 was euthanized after suffering from an ongoing battle with heart disease, according to LMPD. The K9, named Whiskey, joined LMPD in 2007 and was retired after two years due to a leg injury he got during a training exercise. Following the …

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K9 Moe – Virginia State Police

Died – 2/21/17 1st Handler – Sgt. N.L. Lomasney 2nd Handler – Sr. Trooper B.R. Boteler K9 officer Moe was being remembered by Virginia State Police on Tuesday. The bloodhound, officially known as Reuben James, was the VSP’s sixth bloodhound when he joined the department in 2010. Moe successfully found more than 25 lost/missing children, adults, seniors, and fugitives across …

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K9 Tiko – Norfolk, Virginia

Died – 2/20/17 Handler – Officer Shawn Jacobs K9 Tiko has passed It is with great sadness that my retired Norfolk K9 dog “Tiko” has passed away. Tiko had been a part of my life for 11 years. In 2005, my first few weeks in the Norfolk K9 Department had me wondering what I had gotten myself into.  I was …

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