Died – 4/10/19 Handler – Officer Luneau APD K9 Jerry passes away One of the Alexandria Police Department’s K9s passed away at the LSU Veterinary Hospital in Baton Rouge around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday. K9 Jerry spent several years patrolling Alexandria’s streets with his handlers starting in May 2015. Jerry sustained an injury on duty in February that led to …
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K9 Ryder – New York – USCG
K9 Ryder passes We are deeply saddened to report the loss of Chief K-9 Ryder. Ryder served over 9 years at MSST LA/LB and MSST New York. Ryder and Nick successfully conducted hundreds of operational missions ensuring the safety and security of Presidents, world leaders, foreign dignitaries and the American public. Rest easy Chief.
Read More »K9 Molly – North Wales
Died – 4/9/19 Retired North Wales Police dog Molly who helped crack more than 2,000 drug cases dies A retired police dog who helped crack more than 2,000 drug cases has died. Molly, a 14-year-old black Labrador who worked alongside Cheshire Constabulary and North Wales Police for 11 years died on Tuesday. As well as assisting officers with more than …
Read More »K9 Whiskey – Ireland
PSNI loses one of its longest serving police dogs to mystery illness Whiskey was one of their longest serving police dogs. He died with his handler by his side after becoming ill on duty he Whiskey, who was around six years-old. Police said he had an undiagnosed illness that could not be treated. A PSNI spokesperson said: “Whiskey passed away …
Read More »K9 Britt – Dover, Delaware
Died – 4/8/19 Handler – Cpl. Robert Barrett ‘Best Partner Ever’: Officer mourns loyal K-9’s passing He erupted into 75 pounds of snarling fury on command. At home with five children, Britt was a lovable family pet who never caused problems. The late German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois K-9 knew his place in life. On Monday, just a few months into a …
Read More »K9 Ivan – Charleston, Illinois
Handler – Deputy Chief Heath Thornton Retired Charleston Police K9 died Ivan, a retired K9 unit Malinois with city police, has died. “We are saddened to announce the passing of our fellow officer, K9 Ivan. “He will be deeply missed by all and remembered for his service.” Ivan served along side his handler, now Deputy Chief Heath Thornton, for more …
Read More »K9 Olyver – Kingston, Massachusetts
Died – 4/3/19 Handler – Officer Michael LaNatra K9 Olyver Euthanized A hero to many and a beloved member of the LaNatra family has spent his final days in what was until recently a comfortable life in retirement. Retired Kingston Police K9 Olyver could no longer live that comfortable life having developed intestinal cancer. The Kingston Police Department and K9 …
Read More »K9 Medo – Allegan County, Michigan
Died – 4/3/19 Handler – Deputy Ben Haas Allegan County Sheriff’s Office mourning loss of veteran K9 Medo It is with great sadness to share with all of you that one of our K9’s, Medo, has passed away earlier this morning, he would have been 9 years old in July. Medo has been with our Office since 2011 and was …
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