Died – 9/14/18 Handler – Deputy Mike McNeil Betti, Sheriff’s Office Retired K-9, Dies at Age 14 The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has lost the first and only female K-9 to work for the agency. Retired K-9 Betti passed away Sept. 14, at age 14 due to health complications from old age. Betti, whose full name is Betti Blue …
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K9 Chico – Manatee, Florida
K9 Inka – Auburn, Maine
Died 9/13/18 Handler – Cpl. Scott Corey Inka, one of Auburn’s first K-9s, dies Inka, the retired police dog has died. The Auburn Police Department announced her passing Thursday afternoon. She was 12 years old. “Inka’s heart showed in everything she did,” the post read. “She would allow the smallest child to pet her and kiss her; but she knew …
Read More »K9 Axe – Bellevue, Nebraska
Died – 9/12/18 Handler – Officer Jim Bartley Axe, longtime Bellevue K-9, dies two weeks after his last day on patrol A former Bellevue Police Department K-9, Axe, died today. Axe served on the BPD K-9 Unit for more than five years. He retired Aug. 28. Axe’s handler and owner, Jim Bartley, said Axe was a great partner because he …
Read More »K9 Rogan – Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, New York
Died 9/11/18 Handler – Officer Mark Martinelli K9 ROGAN Explosives Detection age 14 passed away. He performed Safety Checks Before Buffalo Sports Events. K9 Rogan was named after Firefighter Matthew Rogan LODD NY 9/11/01.
Read More »K9 CC – Hertfordshire, England
Died 9/11/18 Handler – Nikki Harvey CC worked for the fire service for 7 years, starting in 2006. He was trained to sniff out traces of ignitable liquids such as petrol, paraffin and lighter fluid, which can remain present even after the most severe fire.Wearing his special fire boots to protect his paws he assisted fire investigation officers in determining …
Read More »K9 Rex – Oakland, Tennessee
Died 9/10/18 Oakland Police mourn loss of 10-year-old K-9 officer The Oakland Tennessee Police Department announced on Wednesday the death of a 10-year-old K-9 officer dog. It is with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of K9 Rex. On Monday September 10, 2018 Rex was humanely euthanized due to age, hip issues, and congestive heart failure. Rex …
Read More »K9 Bruce – West Yorkshire, England
Died 9/9/18 Handler – PC Moore Police dog Bruce dies suddenly as officers share heartbreaking tributes PD Bruce died yesterday after a short time with his handler PC Moore following the retirement of his previous handler. West Yorkshire Police Dogs said on Twitter: “It’s with a heavy heart we tell you of a tragic loss. “Yesterday PD Bruce passed away …
Read More »K9 Mollie – North Adams, Massachusetts
Handler – Albert Zoito North Adams Police Department mourning loss of retired K9 The North Adams Police Department is mourning the death of their first-ever police dog, Mollie. According to North Adams Police, Mollie was laid to rest due to complications from old age. She had retired from the police department after being instrumental in ” hundreds of investigations over …
Read More »K9 Chico – LaGrange, Georgia
Died – 9/7/18 Handler – Officer Bryant LaGrange Police Dept.’s retired K9 dies of cancer The LaGange Police Department’s retired K9 died Friday after a battle with cancer. Chico served the department from September 2010 to April 2018. After retiring, Chico began living as a member of the Bryant family.
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