Yearly Archives: 2020

K9 Axel – Evansville, Indiana

Handler – Officer Zach Elfreich Evansville Police Department K9 dies Axel, an Evansville Police Department K9, has died after eight years of service. The Southern Indiana Police Canine Association (SIPCA) says the duo of Axel and Officer Zach Elfreich was one of the best Evansville has ever seen. Axel competed in a variety of regional and national competitions, winning or …

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K9 Karma – Ogden, Utah

Ogden Police K9 Karma dies from debilitating health condition The Ogden Police Department announced on its Facebook page the passing of K9 Karma. The video tribute post stated that Karma died following a months-long battle with a debilitating health condition. The post also said: Karma faithfully served the department for more than 6 years. He loved police work and excelled …

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K9 Herro – Joliet, Illinois

Died – 10/9/20 Handler – Ofc Badertscher October 9th, retired canine ‘Herro’ was peacefully put down due to medical issues. Herro, a Belgian Malinois, served the Joliet community alongside his handler, retired Ofc Badertscher, from 2005 – 2017, until Herro was medically retired. Herro was assigned to the Patrol Division, and also a member of our Special Operations Squad (SWAT). …

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K9 Carlos – SEAL MWD

Died 10/8/20 Our sincerest condolences former SEAL Mike Mike, who was MPC Carlos’ handler and owner after he retired. Mike had to say goodbye to Carlos today, after 15 amazing years of blessing this earth with his presence. I feel very honored to have had the pleasure of working that beast, as he was a K9 that was at the …

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K9 Rambo – Kodagu, India

K9 Rambo – Kodagu, India Died 10/7/20 Kodagu police bids tearful adieu to ‘Rambo’ The police personnel of Kodagu bid a tearful adieu to ‘Rambo’, the trained dog of their dog squad, on Thursday. Owing to illness, Rambo, who had been performing duties of detecting explosives for the past six years, passed away on Wednesday. SP Kshama Mishra paid her …

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K9 Max – Lonoke, Arkansas

Died – 10/7/10 1st Handler – Sgt. Doug Carter 2nd Handler – Sgt. Tony Bryant Lonoke Police Department mourns death of former K-9 officer The Lonoke Police Department announced Wednesday a former K-9 officer passed away. According to a post on the City of Lonoke Police Department, K-9 Max passed away from complications of cancer on Wednesday. According to police, …

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K9 Turbo – Larado, Texas

Died – 10/6/20 Handler – Officer Armando Aguilar A Laredo police K- 9 officer has been placed on administrative duties following the death of his dog, authorities said Wednesday. Officer Armando Aguilar, a 9-year veteran police officer, has been placed on administrative re-assignment for the death of his partner Turbo, a 4-year-old Dutch Shepherd that was with LPD for about …

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K9 Rena – Poquoson, Virginia

Died – 10/4/20 Poquoson Police K9 dies after 7 years of service Poquoson Police say its K9, Rena, died Sunday after seven years of service with the department. Rena was 10 when she passed. “It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of K9 Rena. K9 Rena was an amazing partner and friend of the …

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K9 Zeus – Kingston, Canada

Died – 10/4/20 Handler – Const. Jeff Dickson Kingston police K9 unit Zeus dies suddenly One of Kingston police’s K9 units, Zeus, died suddenly over the weekend. According to a tweet from the Kingston Police Association, Zeus died unexpectedly Sunday evening. The tweet offered condolences to Zeus’s handler, Const. Jeff Dickson. As a duo, Dickson and Zeus have been serving …

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K9 Scooby – Prakasam, India

Died 10/3/20 Prakasam cops bid emotional farewell to sniper dog Scooby The SP said that the Prakasam district police were saddened by the demise of Scooby. Police officials paid floral tributes to sniper dog Scooby, who died of ill-health, here on Saturday. The body of Scooby was taken in a rally from the District Police Office to District Police Training …

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