Died 4/4/20 Handler – Deputy Gutierrez K-9 officer euthanized after attacking his handler in Floyd County. Angus, a K-9 officer assigned to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, was euthanized on Saturday after he attacked his handler and was shot. According to a social media post by the agency, the deputy was trying to load up Angus when the dog turned …
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K9 Turco – Prescott Valley, Arizona
Died – 4/3/20 Handler – Officer Matt Williams K9 Turco was a previous member of the Prescott Valley Police Department. K9 Turco died peacefully in the home of his former handler, Officer Matt Williams. Notable achievements in K9 Turco’s career include locating quantities of marijuana, methamphetamines, cocaine, and heroin, along with hundreds of pieces of drug paraphernalia. But he especially …
Read More »K9 Bak – MWD – Hill Air Force Base – Utah
Died 4/2/20 Handler – Staff Sgt. Benjamin Tanner Team Hill bids farewell to MWD Bak Hill Air Force Base recently lost a valued member of its team, as Military Working Dog Bak passed away following a battle with cancer. MWD Bak, an all-black German shepherd, worked at Hill for 8.5 years as an explosives detection canine. He died April 2 …
Read More »K9 Falco – Orange County, California
Died – 4-2-2020 Deputy G. McCann The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Seven year old K9 Falco passed away yesterday after a long battle with an injury, and related illnesses, he sustained during a track last year. Falco had an amazing career, and never wavered in his selfless service to the citizens …
Read More »K9 Jager – Indio, California
Died 4/1/20 Handler – Officer Larry Hammers Retired Indio Police K9 ‘Jager’ dies peacefully in San Diego County The Indio Police Department announced the death of retired K9 “Jager” on Monday. K9 Jager joined the Indio Police Department in March 2008. The department said he was skilled in narcotics detection, tracking, and apprehension. “He was a friendly favorite during our …
Read More »K9 Pax – Granite City, Illinois
Died 3/23/20 Handler – Sergeant Justin Rayl Granite City Police Department Mourns K9 Pax It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden loss of K9 Pax. He was born in Slovakia on February 13, 2017. He and his handler, Sergeant Justin Rayl, worked together since March of 2018. K9 Pax passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on March …
Read More »K9 Arko – Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Died 3/30/20 Handler – Officer Plyler Mt. Pleasant Police Department mourns the loss of former K-9 Mount Pleasant Police Department has announced a former K-9 has passed away. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a retired member of our Law Enforcement family,” the police department wrote on Facebook. “K-9 Arko joined the Mount Pleasant Police …
Read More »K9 Grizz – Lima, Indiana
Died 3/30/20 Handler – Officer Montgomery Lima Police K9 Grizz dies, parade held Monday Lima Police K9 Grizz died Sunday after suddenly having difficulty with mobility over the weekend. He died at a pet hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Monday night, a procession of Lima police cruisers went through the downtown area, past the police station in honor of Grizz. …
Read More »K9 Emile – MWD – United States Air Force
Died – 3/30/20 MWD Emile N466 United States Air Force E.O.W. 30 March 2020. Thank you MWD Emile for your service and dedication. Run free MWD Emile – You have earned your wings, We still need your support to cover the increase in costs for construction since our budget was first established. Every $1, $5, $25 or whatever you can …
Read More »K9 Det – Florence, Kentucky
Died – 3/29/20 Handler – Officer Josh Dalton NKY police department announces sudden loss of K9 The Florence Police Department says one of its K9 police dogs has passed away. “It is with extreme heartbreak that we announce that we unexpectedly lost one of our canine brothers today, Det,” the department said late Sunday. Det reportedly served the Florence community …
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