Handler – Officer Decristoforo OFFICER SAYS FINAL GOODBYE TO K9 DOG AXEL, HIS PARTNER AND PET Rhode Island K9 dogs are an invaluable part of the police force and do an incredible job-saving people and keeping their communities safe, putting their lives on the line just like their human partners. These dogs become a beloved part of any police department, …
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K9 ZigZag – Alexandria, Virgina
Died 9/14/20 Handler – Officer Carlos Rolon Retired Alexandria Police K9 has died R.I.P. ‘Retired’ APD K9 ZigZag, served the Alexandria Police Department with distinction for 6 years having received 2 Valor Awards in 2013. ZigZag will be remembered for his loyalty and love for his job and handler. Rest easy K9 ZigZXag, you will never be forgotten and always …
Read More »K9 Yogi Bear – Concord, California
Died – 9/14/20 Handler – Officer Kevin Halm Retired Yogi Bear previously worked with the Concord Police K9 Association in Concord, California. From his handler: Last night I had to say goodbye to my best friend. For eight years he was my constant shadow. He rode with me at work helping keep us all safe, but at home was truly …
Read More »K9 Blue – Lewes, Delaware
Died – 9/13/20 Handler – PFC Tyrone Woodyard Lewes Police Mourns Death of K-9 Officer The Lewes Police Department says its K9 officer has died. K9 Blue was a 9 1/2 year old Belgian Malinois. Police Chief Thomas Spell said Blue died on Sunday. Blue served 7 years with the Lewes Police Department, beginning in March 2013. Blue lived and …
Read More »K9 Caesar – University of Oklahoma
Died – 9/11/20 Handler – Master Sergeant Greg Vollmer Today the OUPD family said goodbye to K9 Officer Caesar. Caesar was born on December 12, 2010, in Tennessee, and he joined OUPD in February of 2011. He specialized in explosive detection and was a popular ambassador for public outreach in the university community as well as the greater Norman area. …
Read More »K9 Castro – Scottsdale, Arizona
Died – 9/11/20 Handler – Officer Blackwell Scottsdale police K9 dies from brain tumor complications A K9 officer with the Scottsdale Police Department died due to complications from a brain tumor. Castro died on Friday after serving with the department for six years. The department says Castro was a patrol unit and narcotics canine who responded to thousands of calls …
Read More »K9 Ricco – Valley View, Ohio
Died – 9/11/20 Handler – Officer Crumbley Valley View Police Department mourns loss of 1.5 year-old K9 officer The Valley View Police Department is mourning the loss of a K-9 officer. According to Chagrin Valley Dispatch, K-9 Ricco suffered from a very rare and sudden medical emergency Friday that caused his intestines to spasm and twist. Ricco was taken to …
Read More »K9 Reggie – Rockford, Illinois
Died – 9/10/20 Retired RPD K9 passes away at 16 Rockford Police Officers mourn the loss of their former four-legged companion, Reggie, who died at age 16. Reggie worked for Rockford Police from the spring of 2006 until the summer of 2015. He passed away Thursday afternoon. “He definitely enjoyed his five years of retirement,” Rockford Police tweeted.
Read More »K9 Blue – Gwinnett County, Georgia
Died 9/10/20 K9 and suspect killed in officer-involved shooting A man and a police K-9 were both killed Thursday afternoon after a shootout between the man and officers, Gwinnett County police said. Gwinnett police Cpl. Collin Flynn said officers were investigating gang activity in the 1000 block of Willow Trail Parkway when they found a stolen vehicle with two people …
Read More »K9 Jimy – Ross, Pennsylvania
Died 9/9/20 Handler – Officer Allenbaugh Ross mourns death of K9 Jimy following emergency surgery Ross police say a member of its K9 unit died unexpectedly following emergency surgery on Wednesday. “Jimy was a great and valuable member of this department and will be sadly missed,” police officials said in an announcement posted on social media. “Please keep Officer (Justin) …
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