Yearly Archives: 2019

K9 Gallo – Sedalia, Missouri

Handler – Officer Connor Sedalia police says one of its K9s has died The Sedalia Police Department has announced that recently one of the department’s police K9s, Gallo, passed away due to a serious medical issue. SPD says in a post, “our hearts go out to Officer Connor, who has been Gallo’s handler for Gallo’s entire career. At the SPD, …

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K9 Justice – Maryland State Police

Died 8/29/19 Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack Sadly Announces Passing of K9 Justice It’s with great sadness that the Maryland State Police La-Plata Barrack announces the passing of one of their K9 partners on the morning of Thursday, August 29. K9 Justice was 15 years old when he passed, trained in the detection of narcotics. Working with numerous handlers …

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K9 Hunter – Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Died – 8/28/19 Handler – Sgt. Nicole Nelson Hamilton Township lost one of its most popular officers this past week, when retired K-9 dog Hunter died at 12. Hunter “was a true guardian” to both the township’s residents and visitors, Police Chief Greg Ciambrone said on Sunday. He began his career in December 2007, having an immediate connection with his …

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K9 Quincy – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Died – 8/28/19 Handler – Officer Dena Young Retired Pittsburgh City School Police K-9 dies The Pittsburgh City School Police is mourning the loss of a retired K-9. K-9 Quincy died Wednesday. He had been retired since 2017, having worked alongside his handler, Officer Dena Young, since 2006. After retiring, Quincy lived with Young, who was by his side when …

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K9 Solo – Champaign , Illinois

Died 8/25/19 1st Handler – Officer Haugen 2nd Handler – Officer Phenicie 3rd Handler – Officer Kristensen Champaign PD K9 passes away A K9 with the Champaign Police Department has passed away. The K9 named Solo was a giant schnauzer and described by the department as a gentle giant. However, when it came to work, Solo was all business. He …

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K9 Nayana – Belagavi, India

Died – 8/24/19 Emotional farewell for retired police dog It was an emotional day for the members of the city police force as they gathered at the Police Commissioner’s office to pay their last respects to Nayana, a 13-year-old dog, which died on Saturday. The canine had served as a senior member of the city dog squad for nine years. …

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K9 Jukie – Ipswich, England

‘She will be missed’ – sudden death of popular Ipswich police dog Police dog Jukie joined Suffolk and Norfolk Constabularies in 2016, serving mainly in the Ipswich area under two handlers. But on Sunday, August 18 the Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies’ Joint Dog Section Tweeted that its sadness that Jukie, a German Shepherd, had “passed away suddenly overnight”. The team …

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K9 Thor – Andover, Kansas

Died 8/17/19 Handler – Officer Mickey Farris Andover Police K-9, Thor, passes away at 9 The Andover police department announced Monday the force’s “oldest and finest” K-9 officer, Thor, passed away at the age of 9. Thor had a brief illness and died August 17. He would have turned 10 in September and was scheduled to retire in a few …

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K9 Jynx – Goshen Township, Ohio

Died – 8/17/18 Handler – Officer Matt Bucksath Goshen Township PD mourns loss of K9 officer The Goshen Township Police Department is mourning the loss of a canine officer. Officer Jynx passed away Saturday at her home surrounded by family, according to post on the police department’s Facebook page. Jynx had an eight-year career during which she served with Officer …

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