Died – 7/23/20 Handler – Cpl. James Casey K-9 Kerel died at home Thursday surrounded by his family and partner Cpl. James Casey, following 8 years of service with the agency. The German Shepherd was 9-years-old. K-9 Kerel was having difficulty breathing a few days ago. X-rays showed the dog had late-stage cancer, which had already spread, undetected, from his …
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K9 Ares – Crescent City,Califotnia
Died 7/22/20 Handler – officer Gene Votruba Former CCPD K9 officer Ares passes Crescent City Police Chief Richard Griffin announced July 22 the passing of retired K9 officer Ares. “K9 Ares served this community well for several years and was able to enjoy retirement as much as he could, but in the end there were too many medical issues with …
Read More »K9 Bravo – Portland, Oregon
The Portland Police Bureau K9 Unit would like to take a moment to recognize the passing of retired K9 Bravo. Bravo came to the K-9 unit in 2011 from a breeder in Snohomish, Washington. Bravo quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with while racking up 165 captures in his 6 year career. Bravo was forced into retirement …
Read More »K9 Nico – Mt. Oliver Borough, Pennsylvania
Died – 7/21/20 Handler – Chief Juzwick The Mt. Oliver Borough Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Nico. The department announced the death of the police dog. A picture with the post calls Nico “a true blue hero.” We mourn with Chief Juzwick, his family and the entire Mt. Oliver Police Department on the passing of K-9 Nico.
Read More »K9 Gauge – Vanderbilt University Police, Tennessee
Died 7/20/20 Handler – Lt. Jason Bates Gauge, VUPD’s first K-9 officer, has died Gauge, the first recruit and longest-serving officer in Vanderbilt University Police Department’s K-9 program, died July 20. He was 14 and a half. An explosives detection dog, Gauge served VUPD for 10 years and was elevated to the rank of corporal. He was retired from the …
Read More »K9 Blade – Ellis County, Texas
Died – 7/20/20 Handler – and Corporal Klinton Ellis County Sheriff’s Office police dog Blade dies On July 20, at around 5 p.m, Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Police Dog Blade passed away due to cancer. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of an Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Police Service Dog (PSD) Blade,” according to a …
Read More »K9 Wolf – Peterborough, Canada
Died 7/20/20 Handler – PC Tim Fish Retired Peterborough police service dog Wolfe passes away The Peterborough Police Service announced on Monday (July 20) that retired police service dog (PSD) Wolfe has passed away.PSD Wolfe was donated by the Knights of Columbus and spent seven years working the streets of Peterborough with his friend and partner police constable (PC) Tim …
Read More »K9 Socks – Penn, Pennsylvania
Handler – Officer Julie Wesley “It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of our beloved Socks.” Socks passed away peacefully on July 20 at the age of 8, at Penn Vet Ryan Hospital surrounded by the love of Police Officer Julie Wesley and her daughters Taylor and Madison and her Foster Dad EVP Craig Carnaroli,” …
Read More »K9 Sam – Devon, England
Died – 7/20/20 Police dog Sam dies from cancer A number of tributes have been paid to a retired police dog (RPD) in Devon after it was announced she had died. RPD Sam lost her fight against cancer on July 20 after a decision was taken to put her to sleep during an operation. A tweet from Devon Dog Handlers …
Read More »K9 Jaxx – Southern Pines, North Carolina
Died – 6/18/20 Handler – Officer Greg Powers K9 Jaxx Struck and Killed By Vehicle Southern Pines Police K-9’s serve alongside our law enforcement officers and are very much considered part of our law enforcement family. These loyal companions have dedicated their lives to ensure that their handlers, fellow officers, and citizens stay safe. On Saturday morning, July 18, 2020, …
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