Died 7/8/19 Handler – Deputy Ken Baum Mason County K-9 officer dies unexpectedly A Mason County K-9 officer unexpectedly died Monday evening. Sheriff Kim Cole announced that K-9 Cash was found dead in his kennel by his handler just before 6:00 p.m. Monday. Cash had worked with his handler, Deputy Ken Baum, over the holiday weekend. Cash was an 8-year-old …
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K9 Dantest – Concord, California
Died – 7/7/19 Handler – Detective Todd Nunn Retired Concord police K9 dies, remembered for his years of service Concord police are mourning the loss of a trusted and beloved K9 who’s being remembered as an “excellent and handsome ambassador” for the community he loyally served. The 12-year-old dog named Dantest worked with the Concord Police Department for seven years, …
Read More »K9 Jake – Nassau County, New York
Handler – Officer Jeff Shaikh Beloved Long Island police dog dies A veteran police dog that helped keep Nassau County safe for a decade has died. “K9 Jake passed away peacefully over the weekend. Jake joined the department in 2009 and working with Police Officer Jeff Shaikh. “Together, they were responsible for arresting dangerous criminals, getting millions of dollars’ worth …
Read More »K9 Varsha – Visakhapatnam, India
Died 7/6/19 Andhra’s heroic police dog passes away in Visakhapatnam hospital The dog is man’s best friend. It is the epitome of loyalty, sincerity, and selflessness. They are the only animal to be used, across defense and police units, as duty officers. Many countries have specialized canine units which are highly efficient and dependable. Due to their keen sense of …
Read More »K9 Que – Florida A&M University Police Department
Handler – Officer Shaun Pye FAMUPD K9 dies suddenly after medical issues The Florida A&M University Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their K9s. K9 Que passed suddenly last week after medical issues. The Leon County Sheriff’s Office posted a message on Facebook, sending their condolences to Oue’s handler, FAMUPD officer Shaun Pye. LCSO said their K9 …
Read More »K9 Butch – West Caln, Pennsylvania
Died – 7/5/19 Handler – Police Chief Curt Martinez Retired West Caln K9 Bouc “Butch” dies at 11 years old West Caln Police Chief Curt Martinez announced on Friday that retired K9 Bouc “Butch” lost his battle with cancer at 11 years old. K9 Butch, who was trained in patrol and explosive detection, started with the West Caln Township Police …
Read More »K9 Sledge – Mooresville, Indiana
Died – 7/5/19 Handler – Officer Hester Retired Mooresville Police Canine Officer, Sledge, passed away on Friday, July 5th, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Canine Officer Sledge was born in 2013 and became a member of the Mooresville Police Department in 2014 until he was retired at the end of 2018. He was an integral member of …
Read More »K9 Ciko – Shelby, North Carolina
Died – 7/3/19 Past Handler – Officer Tim Brackeen Beloved Shelby K-9 passes away A Shelby K-9 whose handler was killed in the line of duty nearly three years ago passed away on Wednesday. “We laid to rest perhaps the most significant dog of our lives. He was a hero, a warrior, bred and trained to serve without feelings of …
Read More »K9 Evie
Died 7/3/19 Handler – PC Duncan Gray Retired police dog Evie dies The German shepherd was retired in November on medical grounds after six years of ‘loyal and dedicated’ service with the force alongside her handler PC Duncan Gray. The Jersey Police Dogs Twitter account announced that Evie had died on Wednesday. In a tweet, they said: ‘It is with …
Read More »K9 Bard – Dexter, Missouri
Died – 6/30/19 Handler – Officer Thomas Forkum Dexter Police K-9 dies from infection The Dexter Police are mourning the loss of one of their own following the death of police canine Bard. Bard underwent surgery on June 27 to remove a piece of metal from his paw. The surgery went well, according to a statement by the department, and …
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