Yearly Archives: 2020

K9 Tara – Nabarangpur, India

Died – 7/29/20 Odisha police mourns the death of a star tracker Odisha police bid a tearful adieu to Tara, one of the best tracker dogs of the force, following her death due to illness on Wednesday. Tara (13), who was posted in Nabarangpur district, had joined the police force (K-9 squad) in May 2009. In recognition of her contribution …

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K9 Jayda – Matteson, Illinois

Died – 7/28/20 Handler – Ofc. Strappazon We are sad to announce that a beloved member of our police department suddenly passed away during emergency surgery after learning of a sudden medical condition. K9 Jayda was donated to the Matteson Police Department in 2016. K9 Jayda and her handler Ofc. Strappazon were responsible for many large scale drug and illicit …

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K9 Elza – Reno, Nevada

Handler – Sgt. Lever Some sad news to report – as retired Reno police service dog Elza passed away. Elza began with the Reno Police Department K9 unit in 2009. She then worked for the regional narcotics unit – helping seize large amounts of illegal narcotics – and related money. In 2010 Elza was awarded for her outstanding work. Elza …

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K9 Santos – Wickenburg, Arizona

Died – 7/28/20 Handler – Officer Gabe Fuentes Wickenburg Police Department recently announced the passing of former K9 officer Santos. Santos has been a member of the Wickenburg Police Department since December 2012. He died after a brief illness. Santos had recently retired and was living with his human police partner Officer Gabe Fuentes. He was only 9 years old. …

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K9 Buck – MWD – Incirlik Air Base , Turkey

Died – 7/27/20 Handler – Senior Airman Antoine Carr Died – 7/27/20 Incirlik mourns after losing a MWD Defender U.S. and Turkish Airmen from across Incirlik Air Base attended a memorial service to honor the life and service of Buck, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, at the base community center Aug. 7, 2020. Buck passed away despite the …

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K9 Rocky – MWD – U.S. Air Force

Died 7/27/20 MWD Rocky H353 Thank you Krystal Ann Tronboll for giving him such a great retirement. We know he will forever love you for making his senior years the best years of his life.

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K9 Ciro – Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Died 7/27/20 Police K-9 Ciro Passes Away After 8 Years Of Service With Beaver County Sheriff’s Office Police K-9 Ciro passed away today, according to the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office. Ciro served eight years with the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office and won multiple awards, according to the sheriff’s office. “He was surrounded by his family and close law enforcement friends …

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K9 Tango – Bono, Arkansas

Handler – Officer Jeff McGinnis K9 Officer euthanized following medical diagnosis Bono Police Department’s K9 Tango died from euthanasia following the diagnosis of many medical problems causing “a lot of pain.” Chief of Police Michael Parrish says Tango had a failing heart, kidneys, and spine issues. That’s when Chief Parrish, Tango’s handler Officer Jeff McGinnis, and doctors came to the …

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K9 Nico – Pasadena, California

Died – 7/26/20 Handler – Corporal Matt Widger Pasadena Police Canine Dies A police dog that aided the Pasadena Police Department for nearly 10 years died Sunday, according to Lt. William Grisafe. Nico had been partnered with Cpl. Matt Widger for the past eight years. Widger noticed Thursday that Nico developed a cough and took him to the veterinarian. Although …

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K9 Dallas – Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Died 7/24/20 Handler – Officer Eric Steiner Cape Girardeau police gathered to pay final respects to K-9 Dallas Members of the Cape Girardeau Police Department gathered on Friday morning to pay their final respects to K-9 Dallas. Patrolman Eric Steiner escorted Dallas into a veterinarian office using a specialized canine carrier because the K-9 was unable to walk on his …

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