RIP local hero Max “The dog had a full life in the Police Force and spent his last days with the Mounted Police Family and his canine companion Buddy,” the Palma Authorities revealed in a note. Palma City Council and the Department of Citizen Security in particular, expressed their gratitude to Max for his work. A tree will be planted …

Died – 12/23/20 Handler – Officer Regina Dean Miami-Dade police dog ‘Ares’ dies A Miami-Dade Police Department dog named Ares died on Wednesday after a veterinary procedure, police said. The German Shorthaired Pointer completed the Transportation Security Administration’s national explosives detection canine program and joined the department on Feb. 22, 2013. “We will never forget his honor and service,” Police …

Died 12/22/20 Handler – Officer Rick Jennings Years of Service 2010-2018 Ivan spent his career keeping those in his presence safe. He and his partner Rick Jennings were also National Champions. Rick said, “He was one in a million— an amazing dog and a really good friend.” Rest in Peace K9 Ivan

Died – 12/21/20 Handler – Captain R.M. Insana A Waynesboro woman led authorities on a 17-minute pursuit that ended with her and a male in custody, two law enforcement officers sustaining minor injuries, and a Staunton K9 dog dead. The incident unfolded at 8 p.m. Monday. Members of the Staunton Police Department and Augusta County Sheriff’s Officewere at the Staunton …

They say that goodbye is the hardest word in any language. With a broken heart today we say goodbye to MWD DDOC. DDOC served as a PEDD in the US Army with one deployment to Iraq and one deployment to Afghanistan. DDOC was retired with PTSD after he and his handler became injured in Afghanistan. DDOC was adopted by our …

12/18/20 Retired police K9 Semper Fi, passed away early this morning on December 18th. He was an amazing friend and protector who enjoyed his retired years eating cheese puffs, cheese sticks, and peanut butter. He fought his declining health until the very end. Semper passed on his own terms. We actually had Lap of Love scheduled to come out Monday …

Died 12/18/20 1st Handler – Sgt. Brad Pleiman 2nd Handler – Deputy Frank Bleigh “It is with a broken heart that we announce that on Friday, December 18th at 1530 hours we will allow Colt to visit his special place for the last time. Just about every shift, Deputy Frank Bleigh would take Colt to Shelby Hills to run and …

Bellevue Police Department announced retired K9 unit Jerry passed away.

Died – 12/16/20 Handler – Ofc. Jonathan McEvoy It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of K9 Remi. K9 Remi was a mixed breed of Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd. Remi was born on February 10, 2015, and became one of the youngest members of the Sunrise Police Department in April 2016. Remi was partnered with Ofc. …

Died – 12/15/20 Handler – Matthew McCamey It is with heavy and saddened hearts that we announce the passing of K9 Sig. He passed this morning at the vet’s office from complications of the brain tumor found last week. Please keep his handler Matthew McCamey and his family in your prayers. We will continue with the Drive-Thru Retirement for Duke …