Yearly Archives: 2018

K9 Bosco – Orange, California

Died – 4/4/18 Handler – Officer Damon Allen Bosco the Hero Police Dog Euthanized Due to Medical Condition A loyal and beloved Southern California police dog whose heroics and determination helped bring a five-hour standoff to an end earlier this year has been euthanized. Orange Police Department K9 Bosco was euthanized due to a medical condition discovered Wednesday, the department …

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K9 Klatscho – Dwight, Illinois

Died – 4/5/18 Handler – Officer Watson McKee Dwight Police Department mourns loss of Klatscho Dwight Police Department announced the untimely passing of its K-9 unit officer, Klatscho, on Wednesday. The police dog had served the Village of Dwight since 2011 before an untimely diagnosis of cancer, said Dwight Police Chief Tim Henson, who noted that efforts were already underway …

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K9 Timber – Hillsboro, Oregon

Died – 4/4/18 Handler – Officer Mike Lee Timber, retired Hillsboro police dog, euthanized Officers with the Hillsboro Police Department said goodbye to one of their own this week, after one of the agency’s police dogs was put down following a long illness. Timber, a 5-year-old a German shepherd-Belgian Malinois mix, was euthanized Wednesday, April 4 due to an ongoing …

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K9 Ivan – Madison, Wisconsin

Died – 4/3/18 Handler – Officer Henry Wilson Former Madison K-9 dies The Madison Police Department announced Tuesday that one of its former K-9s died. According to a Facebook post, K-9 Ivan died at 12 years old. It said he served the MPD from 2007 to 2012. During his service, Ivan tracked down criminals and found lost people. His partner, …

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K9 Cooper – South Bend, Indiana

Died 4/2/18 Handler – Sergeant Dan Demler Retired South Bend K9 passes away We have a some sad news to report. A retired South Bend K9 has passed away. We first introduced you to Cooper and Sergeant Dan Demler last year when Cooper retired from the force. The pair worked together for years, and when Cooper retired he spent the …

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K9 Bongo – San Ramon, California

Died – 3/30/18 Handler – Officer Bruce San Ramon Officers Mourn Beloved Police Dog The San Ramon Police Department was mourning Friday after a beloved police dog died following an injury last year. Officials said K9 Bongo was forced into retirement in February 2017 after a back injury. “Since then, he has been enjoying retirement and living comfortably with Officer …

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K9 Nemo – Fort Wayne, Indiana

Died – 3/29/18 Handler – Officer Dustin Engelman Fort Wayne police dog Nemo dies with partner at his side It is with deep regret that I must inform you all of the death of Fort Wayne Police K9 Nemo, Retired. K9 Nemo died yesterday evening with his partner, Officer Dustin Engelman, by his side. K9 Nemo turned 14 years of …

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K9 Brix – Chicago, Illinois

Died 3/28/18 Handler – Officer Tara Poremba Chicago Police Say Goodbye To Only Cadaver Search K9 Officer Poremba…. a quiet moment saying goodbye to her partner, K9 Brix. The Chicago Police Department’s only cadaver search dog has died following a battle with cancer. The canine, Brix, was put down Thursday, March 28, at Partners and Paws Veterinary Services in Lisle, …

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K9 Dexter – Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Died – 3/28/18 Handler – Officer Jason Perry K9 Officer Killed In Tragic Accident The Mount Sterling Police Department lost a member of their force Wednesday morning. Police say K9 Dexter was killed in a tragic accident as he was preparing for duty. Police chief David Charles says the dog ran into the road before a vehicle hit him. Dexter …

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K9 Roxy – Salem County, New Jersey

Died – 3/27/18 1ST Handler – Officer Ian Todd 2ND Handler – Officer Andrew Hecksher Salem County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Loss of Police Dog With great sadness, Sheriff Chuck Miller announces the passing of K9 Officer Roxy. On behalf of the Salem County Correctional Facility and entire Sheriff’s Office we offer our sincere sympathy to Roxy’s handlers, Sgt. Ian Todd …

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