Died – 9/17/18 Handler – Deputy L. Costa OCSD Dana Point Announces Death of K9 Deputy “Shadow” On Sept. 17, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Dana Point Police Services announced the death of their K9 dog deputy known by the name of Shadow. A post on social media reported Shadow and his partner Deputy L. Costa were assigned to custody operations …
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K9 Viking – Hamden, Connecticut
Died-9/15/18 Handler – Jason Venditto CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Viking who passed away on 9/15/18 at the age of 7 years old due to bloat and was handled by Sergeant Jason Venditto of the Hamden Police Department. Sergeant Venditto has been a long time member of CPWDA, joining with his first K9 Titan on 3/29/05. …
Read More »K9 Fin – Livermore, California
Died – 9/15/18 1st Handler – Officer Dave Cerruti 2nd Handler – Officer Al Grajeda Retired Livermore K9 Officer Dies At Age 11 It is with sadness that we share with the Livermore community the passing of K9 Fin Saturday, due to complications related to old age. Today, with the assistance of Patrol and members of the Honor Guard, Fin …
Read More »K9 Kyra – DeSoto Parish , Louisiana
Died 9/14/18 Handler – Cpl. Kyle Martin DeSoto Sheriff’s Office says goodbye to beloved K-9 The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office’ retired K-9 Deputy Kyra died on Friday, according to news release from Sheriff Jayson Richardson. Kyra served DeSoto Parish for eight years until she retired to her home with Cpl. Kyle Martin and his family in 2015. Kyra spent her …
Read More »K9 Sita – Sevierville, Tennessee
Died – 9/14/18 Handler – Officer Drew Dennis Retired K9 passes away, will always be part of police family The Sevierville Police Department lost one of their own today as the department announced the passing of K9 Sita. Police said K9 Sita was 13-years-old, and she “faithfully served the community for seven years.” K9 Sita worked with the police department …
Read More »K9 Betti – Santa Barbara County, California
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 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.
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