Died – 12/30/20 Handler – Sgt. Glenn Robertson New Jersey State Police mourn loss of K-9 officer after 10 years of service New Jersey State Police announced the death of one of their K-9 officers that dedicated 10 years of service to the force. K-9 Scales was put to rest on Dec. 30 due to health issues, police announced Thursday. …
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K9 Nico – Plymouth, Massachusetts
Died – 12/29/20 Handler – Officer Larson Plymouth police officer shoots, kills his K-9 after dog attacks him Plymouth police confirm one of their K-9’s is dead after the dog attacked its handler and was shot by the officer. The incident happened in a commercial parking lot on Court Street Tuesday morning. Plymouth Police Chief Michael Botieri says officers were …
Read More »K9 Axel – Lenoir, North Carolina
Died 12/29/20 Handler – Sgt. Zachery Poythress K-9 officer with City of Lenoir passes away after battle with cancer A K-9 officer with the City of Lenoir Police Department passed away Tuesday after a battle with cancer. Police K-9 Axel served the department and City for six years, “providing his handler and family six years of love and companionship.” The …
Read More »K9 Rocky – MWD – U.S. Air Force
Rocky dedicated 8 years of service to the Air Force, deploying once and routinely going TDY for USSS missions and sweeps. Unfortunately, Rocky would’ve turned 13 in March.
Read More »K9 Karlo – Alpharetta, Georgia
Died 12/29/20 Handler – Lt. Splawn Alpharetta Department of Public Safety mourn the unexpected loss of five year old K9 Karlo.K9 Karlo served with his handler Lt. Splawn. K9 Karlo had an allergic reaction to the anesthesia used during his routine dental cleaning on Tuesday and passed away. Rest easy good boy.
Read More »K9 Dex – Burleigh County, North Dakota
Handler – Sgt Elliot Carvell It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Retired BCSD K-9 Dex. Dex was BCSD’s first K-9 since resuming a K-9 program after many years. Dex joined his partner Sgt Elliot Carvell in 2016 and served the citizens of Burleigh County until he was was medically retired March 23, 2020. Dex …
Read More »K9 Fall – Shawnee, Kansas
Handler – Officer M. Hashagen It’s a bittersweet day for the Shawnee Police Department as they announced the passing of a beloved retired police K9. K9 Fall proudly served the Shawnee Police Department and his community from 2015 until his retirement in March 2020. During his service to the community, K9 Fall helped to apprehend many dangerous criminals and won …
Read More »K9 Blaze – Windsor, Connecticut
Died – 12/27/20 Handler – Officer Devin Saylor CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Blaze on 12/27/20 due to bloat. K9 Blazed served with the New Britain Police Department from 2012-2016 and then with the Windsor Police Department from 2016-2020 with his handler, Officer Devin Saylor. K9 Blaze was certified in Patrol & Narcotics and was 9 …
Read More »K9 Loki – Boone County, Illinois
Died – 12/27/20 Handler – Deputy Robert Rosenkranz Boone County K-9 killed in line of duty by suspected drunk driver Boone County K-9 Loki was killed in the line of duty early Sunday morning. Deputy Robert Rosenkranz and K9 Loki were conducting a traffic stop around 1:30 a.m. on I-90 when a suspected drunk driver hit the back of their …
Read More »K9 Stark – Fresno, California
Handler – Officer Fink Fresno Police K9 dies suddenly from medical condition The Fresno Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its dedicated K9 officers. Over the weekend, K9 Officer Stark passed away due to a sudden medical condition. Stark, a Dutch Shepherd, spent the first two years of his life training after he was born in Holland …
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