Yearly Archives: 2020

K9 Kilo – Concord, North Carolina

Died – 7/6/20 Handler – Sgt. Ramos ’Rest easy my friend.’ Concord PD says goodbye to retired K-9 officer The Concord Police Department Monday said a final goodbye to a retired K-9 officer who served for years on the force. K-9 Kilo served alongside his partner Sgt. Ramos for six years before retiring in 2017. On Wednesday, the department announced.

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K9 Spyder – Bellingham, Massachusetts

Died 7/6/20 Handler – Officer Len Gosselin Retired Bellingham police dog dies In the 27 years that Len Gosselin has worked in law enforcement, “Spyder” was the best police dog he’s ever had. On Monday, he said goodbye to his best friend of 10 years. Spyder, a member of the Bellingham Police Department’s K9 unit since 2010, died Monday at …

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K9 Hary – Orland Park, Illinois

Handler – Officer Dave Staszak Retired Orland Park K9 Police Officer Dies Hary, the retired Orland Park Police Department K9 officer, has died. The Orland Park Police Department said on Sunday it was sad to share the news of Hary’s death, saying in a statement the pooch “bravely” served the community. Hary was a member of the police department from …

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K9 Zev – Renton, Washington

Died 7/4/20 Handler – Officer Adam It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of K9 Zev. This past Saturday Officer Adam found his partner had passed away overnight due to unknown causes. We are awaiting the report from the vet. Officer Adam has been with the Renton Police Department since 1995, and was partnered with K9 Zev …

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K9 Rony – Davis County – Utah

Died – 7/4/20 Handler – Deputy Brad Larsen Davis County K9 dies after months of health-related issues A Davis County Sheriff’s K9 died Saturday morning after months of health-related issues. In a press release issued by Davis County Sheriff, 6-year-old Rony began his K9 career with their department when he was 15 months old after he was handpicked by his …

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K9 Willy – Council Bluffs, Iowa

Council Bluffs police dog Willy the K9 dies We have some sad news from the Council Bluffs Police Department this morning. Retired k9 Willy has passed away. The Council Bluffs Police Department said Willy was known as the Shaggy Dog. They say he was a hard worker and could shed better than anyone. Willy retired from the force in 2016. …

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K9 Asher – New London, Connecticut

Died – 7/2/20 1st Handler – Officer Justin Lawrie 2nd Handler – Officer Mike Lewis New London Police K-9 Dies Unexpectedly CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of New London Police Department’s K9 Asher who passed away unexpectedly at Officer Lewis’s home on 7/2/20. Asher was a Narcotic Detection dog and served for approximately 18 months. Officer Lawrie was …

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K9 Oli – Muskogee, Oklahoma

Died – 7/1/20 Handler – Officer Taylor Hignite K9 Oli Dies During Training A 4-year-old Muskogee Police Department police service dog has died, according to a release from Officer Lynn Hamlin. K9 officers were training on tracking in early July at the Muskogee Police Department range. After completing a short track, Officer Taylor Hignite put K9 Oli back in the …

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K9 Jako – North Las Vegas, Nevada

Died – 7/1/20 Handler – K9 Sgt Paul Manteufel & K9 Officer Mike Farage North Las Vegas police announce death of K9 officer due to health complications The North Las Vegas Police Department on Wednesday announced the death of one of its K9 officers due to health complications. According to a social media post from the department, K9 officer Jako, …

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K9 Kane – Bloomingdale, Illinois

Died – 6/30/20 Handler – Officer Levi McGhee K9 Kane, Bloomingdale’s police dog dies The Bloomingdale Police Department lost one of its own this week, a four-legged warrior named Kane. Kane, the department’s service dog, died in his sleep Tuesday at the age of 6 from unknown causes. His time as a member of the force left a remarkable impression …

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