Yearly Archives: 2019

K9 Sarge – Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Died – 5/8/19 Johnstown police dog diagnosed with cancer receives end of watch call It was a tough day for a local police department, as officers had to say goodbye to one of their own, a partner who protected and served the city of Johnstown. Canine unit Sarge was euthanized Wednesday after developing fast-progressing cancer just a short while ago. …

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K9 Max – Gloucestershire, England

Handler – Janson Wong Hero police dog who saved woman’s life dies A police dog who served for the Gloucestershire Constabulary has sadly died. PD Max had served for seven years, doing his duty for the South West. During his tenure, Max was hailed for his heroism and courageous handling of the job – receiving plaudits in the national newspapers. …

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K9 Parker – Halton, Canada

Handler – Sgt. Vivian Halton police K9, Parker, dies weeks after retirement Halton police took to Twitter to announce some sad news — one of their recently retired Police Service Dogs has died. “We are devastated to share that our universally loved PSD Parker has passed, and our thoughts are with his best friend and handler, Sgt. Tara Vivian,” the …

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K9 Rex – Virginia Beach, Virginia

Died – 5/8/19 Handler – Detective D. Kagel Virginia Beach Police Department mourns loss of accomplished K9 The Virginia Beach Police Department is mourning the loss of an accomplished interdiction K9. Rex passed died on Wednesday, May 8. Rex and his partner and handler, Detective D. Kagel, started out in Special Investigations in October 2008. During their career, they helped …

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K9 Deuce – Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Former RRPD service dog dies It is with heavy hearts we announce Police Service Dog “Deuce” was laid to rest today. Deuce served with the Rio Rancho Police Department from 2011 to 2017. Deuce had about 60 deployments in his last year of service that included narcotics’ detection and suspect apprehension. Deuce retired after an honorable career and lived with …

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K9 Klink – Richwood, Ohio

Handler – Officer Eric Nicholson Union County K9 honored with salutes during ‘final walk’ Richwood Police Department K9 Klink took his “final walk” before being put to rest at the Woodside Vet Clinic in Marysville. Klink was honored by fellow officers and K9s with salutes as officer Eric Nicholson carried him with a “thin blue line” American flag. He reportedly …

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K9 Mato – Henderson, Nevada

Longtime Henderson K9 Officer Mato dies A longtime Henderson police officer has died. Retired K9 Officer Mato served from 2008 through 2016 and spent the past three years with a loving family.

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K9 Lou – York, Pennsylvania

Died – 5/3/19 Handler – Sgt. Samuel Shipley Lt. Lou, the K-9 officer who spent years with the York County Sheriff’s Office before retiring less than two years ago, died Friday, May 3, 2019, county officials said. The scent-tracking bloodhound came to the sheriff’s office as a puppy in March 2008, becoming the partner of sheriff’s Sgt. Sam Shipley. Lou …

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K9 Riggs – Penn Hills, Pennsylvania

Died 5/2/19 Handler – Officer Ryan Walters Penn Hills Police K-9 Dies It is with a tremendous amount of sadness that the Penn Hills Police Department announces the passing of police Canine Riggs. Riggs was diagnosed with an advanced stage of cancer that was incurable. His partner and lifelong friend, Officer Ryan Walters, made the decision to end his suffering, …

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K9 Lola – New Hampshire State Police

New Hampshire State Troopers Mourn Sudden Loss of K-9 “Lola Handler – Trooper Andrew Sheffer New Hampshire State Police are mourning the passing of one of their four-footed partners. “It is with a heavy heart that the New Hampshire State Police Canine Unit announces the passing of K-9 Lola,” reads a Twitter post made by the agency on Wednesday. Lt. …

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