Yearly Archives: 2018

K9 Maggie – Hartsville, South Carolina

Died – 12/13/18 Handler – Officer Todd Purvis Hartsville Police K-9 dies Hartsville police lost a member of its force Thursday with the death of its beloved K-9, Maggie. The department posted the following heartfelt message on its Facebook page: “It is with a sad heart that we announce K9 Maggie, our bloodhound who was handled by Officer Todd Purvis, …

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K9 Scout – Orange County, New York

Died -12/14/18 Handler – Sergeant Dave Campbell CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Sergeant Dave Campbell’s retired K9 partner Scout with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in New York. Both joined the CPWDA on 1/12/12 and were members for two years. K9 Scout was certified in Patrol & Explosives. Sergeant David Campbell retired on 1/26/18 after serving 20 …

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K9 Semper – Orlando, Florida

Died – 12/12/18 Orlando police K9 dies from medical condition Police in Orlando are mourning the loss of one of their K9s. K9 Semper died after suffering from an unspecified medical issue, police announced on Wednesday. “After over 6 years of service, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of K9 Semper due to a medical …

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K9 Caso – St. Clair County, Illinois

St. Clair Co. Sheriff says goodbye to beloved K9 It was tough day for members of the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department Monday as they said their final goodbyes to a beloved member of their team who quickly became part of their family. Members of the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department and nearby law enforcement agencies gathered to remember St. …

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K9 Grizz – Brookhaven, Georgia

Died 11/10/18 Handler – Officer John Ritch Beloved Brookhaven K9 Grizz Passes Away One of the city’s first K9 officers has died. Grizz passed away on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. Grizz was handled by Officer John Ritch until Grizz retired in August 2015. Grizz worked protecting the citizens in Brookhaven, after working on the streets in Paulding County as well …

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K9 Bane – Tulare, California

Died – 12/9/18 California Police K-9 Killed, Officer Wounded in Shootout Tulare Police K-9 Baine was killed ,an officer was wounded and one other person was also killed in a shootout Sunday night that erupted following a police pursuit. One person was killed and a police officer was injured Sunday night in a gunfight on the outskirts of Tulare, the …

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K9 Hector – San Ramon, California

Died – 12/9/18 Handler – Officer Al Molien Emotional farewell to beloved San Ramon police K9 The San Ramon Police Department is remembering a beloved member of the force, a police K9 named Hector. Interim Chief Craig Stevens wrote, “It is with tremendous sadness that I announce the passing of SRPD K9 Hector.”He went on to described the dog as …

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K9 Rocky – Hamilton County, Ohio

Handler – Sgt. Tony Lange Hamilton County K-9 officer dies after 11 years of service A Hamilton County police dog has died after 11 years of service. Rocky died of old age earlier this week, officials with the department said Friday. He served 11 years with the department’s Regional Narcotics Unit, alongside Sgt. Tony Lange. In a brief statement, officials …

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K9 Brix – Sagadahoc County, Maine

Died – 12/7/18 Handler – Cpl. Ian Alexander Law enforcement gives Sagadahoc Sheriff’s K-9 Brix a final salute Retired Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s K-9 Brix wanted to work right until the very end. When the sirens turned on for his official escort on Friday morning, Brix started barking, ready for whatever was next, Cpl. Ian Alexander said. Brix was greeted by …

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K9 Kilo – Petaluma , California

Died – 12/5/18 Handler – Officer Jason Jucutan Petaluma Police Mourn Longtime K-9, Kilo Retired Petaluma Police Department K-9 Kilo has died, the department announced in a social media post. Kilo, a Belgian Malanois, passed peacefully Wednesday with his partner and owner, former Petaluma police Officer Jason Jucutan, at his side. Petaluma PD extended its condolences to Officer Jucutan, who …

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