Handler – Detective Vaughn Bechtol Lake Oswego Police are mourning the loss of Charger For many years, Lake Oswego Police Department detective Vaughn Bechtol saw his K-9 partner, Charger, more than his wife. The duo not only chased “bad guys” during work shifts, but also cuddled on the couch in Bechtol’s living room, walked to Dutch Bros. for morning pick-me-ups …

Handler – Officer Wes Moore Retired RPD K-9 Sabot passes away A Richmond Police Department K-9 who served the community for eight years has passed away. Sabot served as a patrol K-9 with Officer Wes Moore from 2006 to 2014. He retired in 2014, but continued a loving relationship with his partner. Sabot will be remembered for his dedicated service.

Nicholasville Police K9 Dies Of Sudden Illness The Nicholasville Police Department says that their K9 Benton has died. Benton succumbed to a sudden illness. Benton was named after a former Nicholasville Police officer, Brett Benton, who was killed in Afganistan. They describe the K9 as a model employee.

Died 3/27/19 Handler – Detective Biondo Passaic County Sheriff’s Office Mourning Loss of K9 Leo The Passaic County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own after the passing of K9 Leo on Wednesday. According to a statement issued by Sheriff Richard Berdnik, K9 Leo began his service in 2013 and specialized in patrol and narcotics until …

Died – 3/26/19 Handler – Special Deputy Sue Stejskal Sue Stejskal Special Deputy, St Joseph County Sheriff’s Department,announced the passing of K9 Buzz, a Cadaver Detection Dog. K9 Buzz had a multitude of certifications, CGC, RN, RA, SAR-U1, TDI and USPCA. K9 Buzz was well known through out the Mid-West and Canada. K9 Buzz was also a member of the …

Died 3/25/19 Handler – Officer Robert Pemberton Complete with ‘pawbearers,’ Final Bow to honor K-9 officer The Greenville Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, K-9 Rex. Complete with “pawbearers,” Rex’s “Final Bow” will take place on April 2. The public is encouraged to attend and bring dog toys, which will be donated in memory of …

Died – 3/25/19 Handler – Officer Merl Reed Waldo County Sheriff’s first-ever K-9 dies The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office announced March 25 the loss of “one of their own,” beloved chocolate Labrador retriever Neva. Neva served as the department’s drug detection dog following her graduation from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in 2006 until her retirement in 2014. Neva was …

Handler – Officer Glen McClelland Last ride for former Marietta K-9 The importance of the role that police dogs play in law enforcement was underscored Friday morning as the Marietta Police Department and several other agencies from around the region gathered to pay tribute to Diego, a police dog that served Marietta for nearly seven years. Diego was close to …

Died 3/22/19 Handler – Officer Larson Four year old K9 forced to retire due to untreatable cancer With heavy heart and deep regret, local police announced the sudden retirement of K-9 Felix from the department Thursday. The 4-year-old black German shepherd recently fell severely ill and was diagnosed with an aggressive, untreatable and terminal form of cancer. “K-9 Felix has …

Died – 3/22/19 Handler – Officer Ken Kobers Retired Cincinnati K-9 officer Ike dies after years of service After years of service, one of Cincinnati’s four-legged finest has died, officials with the Cincinnati Police Department said Friday. Ike, who was retired from service, has died. He was a partner of Officer Ken Kobers, and the fourth K-9 officer purchased by …