Died – 10/29/19 Arnold Police Department mourns loss of K9 The Arnold Police Department is mourning the loss of their beloved K9 Yano. On Oct. 29, Yano died, the department announced. A spokesperson said for several years, Yano helped his human partner patrol the City of Arnold with immense dedication and devotion. He was always ready to help his fellow …
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K9 Nico – Johns Creek, Georgia
Died – 10/28/19 Handler – Officer Hodge Johns Creek Police announces death of retired K-9 K-9 Nico was a Czech German Shepherd, originally from the Czech Republic, who came to the United States, and the Johns Creek Police Department, via Virginia Beach-based Cobra Canine. K-9 Nico was 2 years old when he was partnered with Officer Hodge, and they were …
Read More »K9 – Sarka – Calgary, Canada
Handler – Sgt. Darcy Williams Retired Calgary police canine remembered as ‘loving and friendly’ The Calgary Police Service (CPS) is mourning the death of one its retired K9s. In 2007, at nine weeks old Sarka was transferred from the Regina Police Service to the CPS. She was then raised by CPS members until 2009 when she was partnered with Sgt. …
Read More »K9 Wilbur – Derbyshire, England
Died 10/17/19 Tributes as Derbyshire police dog dies Tributes have been paid to a retired police dog following his death over the weekend. PD Wilbur died on Sunday afternoon. A Facebook post from the Clay Cross Safer Neighbourhood Team said PD Wilbur was used as an explosives search dog and worked during the 2012 London Olympic Games. The post says: …
Read More »K9 Shadow – Prakasam, India
Died – 10/26/19 Handler – Mastan Rao Prakasam Mourns K9 Shadow Mastan Rao breaks down as he says his final goodbye to his friend and co-worker, officer Shadow ‘the crime dog’, with whom he had been working as a handler. Prakasam district SP Siddharth Kaushal is also seen tearing up, mourning Shadow’s loss, in a video released as a tribute …
Read More »K9 Hunter – Urbana, Illinois
Died 10/24/19 1st Handler – Sgt. Jay Loschen (2008-2012) 2ND Handler – Sgt. Mike Cervantes (2012-2017) Urbana PD mourns loss of K9 officer It is with a heavy heart the Urbana Police Department had to say goodbye to one of their own Thursday. Mike Cervantes, a Sergeant and previous K9 handler, took his retired partner Hunter on one last squad …
Read More »K9 Harley – Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Handler – Officer Stephen Whetstone It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of K9 Harley. He was an active member of the Rolling Meadows Police Department from July 2008 until his early retirement in December of 2012. During that time, he was more than just my partner, but became a member of my family. In retirement he …
Read More »K9 Knikker, South Sioux City, Nebraska
SOUTH SIOUX POLICE TO HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DOUANGDARA’S K-9 South Sioux City Police will hold a memorial service this Saturday afternoon for the K-9 who served with former Navy Gold Squadron K-9 Handler, John “Jet Li” Douangdara in the Middle East. The dog named Knikker was also known as “Jet Li” after its handler and passed away Sunday from …
Read More »K9 Renzo – Smyrna, Tennessee
Smyrna Police mourn the loss of a K9 officer Smyrna Police will be memorializing one of their K9 officers on Friday at 10:00am. K9 Renzo passed away recently, and he will be recognized with a memorial service at Smyrna’s Fire Station 1 on Enon Springs Road. “We appreciate Renzo’s service and he will be truly missed by his family and …
Read More »K9 Bandit – Weymouth, Massachusetts
Died 10/23/19 Handler – Officer Steven Murphy Weymouth mourns death of retired police dog Bandit A retired Weymouth police dog who served with the department for six years has died. Bandit, a German shepherd who joined the department in 2011, was euthanized Wednesday morning, according to the department. He was 9½ years old. Hundreds of people left comments on Facebook …
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