Died – 9/21/20 Handler – Lt. Greg Coleman Retired Ohio K-9 dies after years of service The Warren Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its beloved retired K-9s, Maxx. Eleven-year-old Maxx started his career at the police department in 2010 and retired in December 2018 after 8 years of service. Maxx was euthanized on Monday after suffering …
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K9 Tho – Pahang, China
K9 Tho – Pahang, China Died 9/19/20 Handler – Sergeant Patrick Sandai Sad goodbye for K9 cop “I’VE lost my first colleague,” lamented a member of the Tracking Unit (K9) at the Pahang police contingent headquarters, Sergeant Patrick Sandai, whose canine partner died due to old age. Sandai, 40, said he was beside Tho at the K9 Unit here all …
Read More »K9 Uno – Madera, California
Handler – Officer Vasquez “We thank ‘Uno’ for his years of service:” Madera Police K9 passes away The Madera Police Department department announced the passing of ‘Uno. “K9 Uno was loved by his handler, Officer Vasquez, and the entire department. We thank Uno for his years of service, the cases he worked on, and all the smiles he brought us,” …
Read More »K9 Abe – New York
Died 9/18/20 Handler – Masotto NYPD K9 Abe was laid to rest today after medical complications affecting his quality of life. K9 Abe was named after Detective Abraham Walton, who was shot and killed as he was attempting to stop a robbery in 1980. K9 Abe carried on his legacy proudly. Rest in peace Abe, we will never forget you.
Read More »K9 Raven – Hot Springs, Arkansas
Handler – Sgt. Allen Constant K9 Raven was formerly with the Hot Springs Police Department. K9 Raven was 8 years old and served the Hot Springs Police Department from May 2014 until she was retired from service in April 2020. Thank you for your service, K9 Raven. Rest easy, girl.
Read More »K9 Rio – Millville, New Jersey
Died 9/17/20 Handler – Officer John Butschky End of watch for Millville Police K-9 Rio, partner of Officer John Butschky Officer John Butschky and his partner Rio mastered many skills during their stints at K-9 schools. They were crowd-pleasers visiting classrooms and crimefighters on the streets. But on Thursday, they faced the heartbreaking crossroad that isn’t covered at academy — …
Read More »K9 Ciro – Bedford, Massachusetts
Died – 9/17/20 Handler – Major Jeremy Bridges Law enforcement officers in Lawrence County paid tribute this morning as Bedford Police Canine Officer Ciro who was put to rest. Ciro suffered from degenerative myelopathy, a hip disorder that is very painful. His suffering came to an end at the Animal Care Clinic on Mitchell Road. Ciro was handled by Bedford …
Read More »K9 Chloe – Sumter County, Florida
Died – 9/17/20 Handler – Deputy Bill Lamb K9 Chloe previously worked with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office-Florida. K9 Chloe was partners with Deputy Bill Lamb from when she was 8 weeks old, until her retirement in 2017. After her retirement, K9 Chloe remained with Deputy Lamb. Thank you K9 Chloe for your service and dedication.
Read More »K9 Deja – Rancho Cucamonga, California
Died – 9/17/20 Handler – Deputy Sheriff Josh Stone K9 Deja passed away Thursday in the early hours with her handler and family with her. K9 Deja and her handler worked tirelessly during her career tracking down criminals and missing persons until her retirement in August 2019. K9 Deja previously worked with the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department .
Read More »K9 Mirko – Dallas, Texas
Handler – Senior Corporal Armando Dominguez allas police say a retired K9 officer has passed away. Mirko had an incurable illness, and today his partner and other officers honored him as he was escorted to the veterinarian to be laid to rest. He had been with the department for seven years and just retired in May. Mirko helped his partner …
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