Handler – Officer J. Duncan Retired Chesapeake K-9 ‘Boomer’ passes away The Chesapeake Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its former K-9 officers, Boomer. Boomer served in the patrol and narcotics detection division for nine years alongside his handler, Special Police Officer J. Duncan. Boomer was not only an asset to his community, he also helped them …

Died – 5/17/18 On Thursday night, retired K-9 named Nela suffered a stroke and died. The police department said that she was surrounded by her K-9 partners and handlers. She was the first Olathe School District K-9 and served from 2008 to 2014. “An already sad day has gotten worse,” the police department said on Friday afternoon.

Died – 5/17/18 Handler – Sergeant Harris Retired Lenexa police K-9 dies A retired Lenexa police K-9 named Speedy died on Thursday. Speedy worked with the police department from 2008 to 2014. During that time, he had 290 drug finds, 17 suspect apprehensions, and $75,000 in cash seizures. After retiring, Speedy continued to live with his handler, Sergeant Harris, and …

Died – 5/14/18 Handler – Officer Craig LaGrone Tulsa Police K9 dies of cancer Tulsa Police had to say good-bye to a beloved partner in Mid-May. Officers say Bosco the K9 died of cancer on May 14. Bosco worked with the department for 8 years. His handler, Craig LaGrone, said Bosco was a great dog, both professionally and personally. Bosco …

Died 5/14/18 Handler – Officer Mike Middleton Retired Tredyffrin Police K9 Passes On At 14 Years Old The Tredyffrin Police Department is full of heavy hearts as one of its former K9 officers has passed on. The department said Wednesday that retired K9 Officer Coda died on May 14 at 14 years old. Coda was partnered with Officer Mike Middleton …

Died – 5/11/18 Handler – Officer Orestes Cossio Palatka police mourning death of K-9 officer The Palatka Police Department is mourning the loss of a K-9 officer who died last week unexpectedly as a result of a medical condition. K-9 Tango spent two years with the police department with his assigned partner, Officer Orestes Cossio. A memorial service has not …

Died – 5/11/18 Handler – Deputy VanderPloeg Retired Allegan County K9 passes away A West Michigan sheriff’s department is mourning the loss of one of its own after one of its retired K9’s passed away. Retired Officer Talon passed away after serving 8 years on the department. Talon was just 10 years old. Talon was partnered with Deputy VanderPloeg for …

Died – 5/11/18 Officer – Officer John Perry Londonderry Service Dog Laid To Rest, RIP K-9 Mingo The Londonderry Police Department regrets to announce that retired K-9 Mingo passed away unexpectedly at home on May 11, 2018. He had been retired from active duty since August 1, 2017. K-9 Mingo joined the Londonderry Police Department in February of 2010. He …

Died 5/7/18 Handler – Officer B. Keller Newport News police mourning loss of retired K-9 Bane The Newport News Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K-9 Bane, according to a Facebook post. The K-9 unit said Bane succumbed to cancer on May 7. He joined the unit in 2011. Bane was a patrol and narcotics dog and was …

Died – 5/6/18 Handler – Officer Ian Durkee Mill Creek police dog dies after four years of service The city’s police department is finding its footing after one of its own died Sunday. He leaves behind a lasting legacy and a leash. Rasko, Mill Creek’s trailblazing police service dog, was euthanized after health complications arose because of suspected tumors on …