K-9 Predo Passes The Pennsylvania State Police Canine Section regrets to announce the passing of retired canine Predo. Predo was a member of Team K9-56 and served as a drug detection canine from 2008 through 2015 in the Troop K area. He was responsible for millions of dollars of contraband seized during his career. He was also a tracking canine …

Died – 3/26/18 Handler – Officer Tyson Baker Marion Police Department bids farewell to beloved K9 officer Shaya The Marion Police Department said goodbye to one of its own on Monday. Trained in patrol, tracking, and drug detection, “Shaya,” a Belgian Malinois Shepherd, had been employed with the MPD since 2014. According to the City of Marion Police Facebook page, …

Retired Canfield police K9 passes away Thor, one of the Canfield Police Department’s K9s, has passed away. The 11-year-old German Shepherd retired last July because of health issues. Hip dysplasia made it difficult for him to walk. He had served the department for seven years. Thor’s specialty was finding drugs, but his best accomplishment came in November of 2016 when …

Died – 3/26/18 Handler – Officer Pope Arcata Police Dept. says goodbye to retired K9 The Arcata Police Department (APD) announced that one of its retired police dogs, Bronco, has passed away. The department took to Facebook Monday morning to express their TK for K9 Bronco. “It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to retired K-9 Bronco. Bronco …

Died – 3/26/18 Handler – Officer Josh Finona Washington City Police K9 Has Died Hunter, Washington City Police’s first K-9 officer, has died, according to a statement from the Police Department Monday. “It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of our first K-9, Hunter,” the Police Department said Monday morning. Hunter joined the Washington …

Died – 3/24/18 Handler – Sgt. Mike Fogg Retired Waltham Police Dog Rocco Dies A well-known and beloved former member of the Waltham police department passed away Saturday, the department announced this weekend. “It is with great sadness that the Waltham Police Department announces the passing of retired K9 Officer Rocco,” they posted to social media. The dog had partnered …

Died 3/23/13 Handler – Officer Chancellor Chula Vista Police Officer Mourns His K-9 Partner and ‘Best Friend’ “It is hard to overstate the bond that a K-9 and his handler have when working long hours in dangerous situations. CVPD’s law enforcement family extends deepest sympathies to his partner officer,” the department stated, according to KSWB. Griffen worked alongside his handler …

Died – 3/23/18 Handler – Officer Christian Gutierrez Beloved Westchester County Police K-9 Officer Clint Dies The Westchester County Police Department said goodbye to one of its own this week, as a beloved member of the Canine Unit had to be put down due to an illness and recent medical complications. The Westchester County Police Department issued an announcement over …

Died – 3/23/18 Handler – Sgt. Bill Frisby RCMP bid final goodbye to retired police service dog Tank It’s been a sad couple of days for the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador. The police force announced in a news release on Monday afternoon police service dog Tank died after a brief and unexpected illness this past Friday, March 23. Tank, …

Died – 3/22/18 Handler – Officer Mark Cote West Springfield Police mourning loss of K-9 Donn One local police department is mourning the loss of a four-legged member of their force. On Thursday, West Springfield Police K-9 Donn was put to rest. He had been suffering from deteriorating health over the last several months, according to West Springfield Police Chief …