Yearly Archives: 2020

K9 Klaus – Santa Barbara, California

Died – 2/7/20 Handler – Officer J. Lombardo Police mourning loss of K9 Klaus Santa Barbara Police Department on Saturday announced the sudden death of police K9 Klaus. The German Shepherd was partnered with Santa Barbara Police Officer J. Lombardo. The dog experienced a medical emergency Feb. 7 and was immediately taken to a veterinary hospital for treatment, Anthony Wagner, …

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K9 Aura – MWD – U.S. Marines

Died – 2/7/20 Handler – Mark Daniels RMWD Aura N679 It’s with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Retired MWD Aura N679. Rmwd Aura served honorably in the US Marine Corps alongside her handler Mark Daniels. Together in 2013, MWD Aura and Mark deployed to Afghanistan, but their tour was cut short when both Aura and Mark …

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K9 Kilo – Norman, Oklahoma

Died – 2/7/20 Handler – Sgt. Darin Morgan K-9 Officer Kilo passed away after a brief battle with cancer. K-9 Kilo served with the Norman Police Department and handler Sgt. Darin Morgan for 9 years. K-9 Kilo was well-known for his work in the schools with kids and working drug interdiction with his handler. During his years of service, K-9 …

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K9 Bonzo – Port Alfred, South Africa

Died 2/7/20 Handler – Warrant Officer Tertius Neethling Port Alfred police mourn the loss of “one of their own” Despite being kicked and attacked by his suspects, he always managed a successful arrest. That’s how Port Alfred police remembered their K9 colleague, Bonzo, who faithfully served the South African police service for six years. The 11-year-old Rottweiler was donated to …

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K9 Clint – Kansas City, Missouri

Died – 2/7/20 Handler – Sgt. Brown Retired Kansas City Police Department K-9 officer passes away The Kansas City Police Department said retired K-9 Clint died on Friday. Clint retired in 2017 after a 10-year career with the department. “He lived out his retirement at home with his friend and partner, Sgt. Brown,” KCPD tweeted. “Rest in peace, good boy.”

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K9 Max – Calgary, Canada

Calgary police dog dies 1 month before retirement A Calgary police dog has died after nearly seven years on the force in patrol and drug detection roles, just one month before retirement. “Max was an extremely social and affectionate German shepherd who loved to meet everyone,” Calgary police said Monday in social media posts to Twitter and Facebook. “Max will …

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K9 Dani – Cambridge, Maryland

Died – 2/3/20 Handler – Officer Mark Shayne Cambridge Mourns Death of K-9 Officer Dani She was a beloved Cambridge police officer who could do any job, anywhere. Her name was K-9 Officer Dani. The dog died suddenly on Monday after suffering a medical emergency. Laura King of Laura’s Pretty Paws Pets Grooming says Dani was a regular.”As long as …

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K9 Diego – Hammonton, New Jersey

Died 2/3/20 Handler – Sergeant Thomas Percodani Police Mourn K9 Diego Condolences to the officers of the Hammonton Police Department on the death of their longtime police K9 dog, Diego, Monday, Feb 3. Diego was a member of the Hammonton Police for 11 years, before retiring in 2017. Sergeant Thomas Percodani of the Hammonton Police received Diego in 2006 from …

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K9 Hex – Fargo, North Dakota

BCI K9 Hex dead after two months on the job The Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s newest K9 officer Hex is dead after just two months on the job. A BCI spokesperson says on Jan. 22, a veterinarian found heart problems, including a cancerous growth in a ventricle, in the two-year-old yellow lab. The vet said the dog wasn’t in pain, …

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K9 Kilo – Meriden, Connecticut

Died – 1/31/20 Handler – Officer Jason Degumbia Meriden Mourns K9 Kilo C.P.W.D.A. is sad to announce the passing of K9 Kilo who was partnered with Officer Jason Degumbia with the Meriden Police Department. K-9 Kilo lost a brief battle with cancer. Officer Degumbia noticed K9 Kilo was having some difficulty breathing and had her evaluated by our veterinarian.. After …

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