Died 5/19/21 Handler – Officer James Anderson Memphis Police mourn death of retired K-9 officer “Turbo” Memphis Police are mourning the death of a beloved retired K-9 partner. According to a Facebook Post, MPD said “Turbo” died peacefully in his sleep May 19, 2021. Turbo had been a partner for Officer James Anderson. MPD said Turbo joined the department in …

Died 5/19/20 Handler – MSgt. Spillman Oklahoma City police mourning loss of retired K9 Officials with the Oklahoma City Police Department are mourning the loss of a retired member of the family. On Thursday, the department announced that a retired K9, named Tank, passed away. During his time with the Oklahoma City Police Department, Tank was a part of the …

Died 5/18/21 Handler – Ofc. Rodriguez The CT Department of Corrections K9 Unit announced the passing of recently retired K9 Rikki Bobby. K9 Rikki and his handler, Ofc. Rodriguez were a dynamic duo who put in hard work for D.O.C and trained side by side with our K9 unit. They were always available when needed for mutual aid to help …

Handler – Deputy Murray Lyra worked for the Sheriff’s Office from June 2013 before she retired in November 2020. She worked many missions which included; Cheyenne Frontier Days and also Presidential duties. Lyra had a great home life as she did when she was working, and in her retirement with her handler, Deputy Murray, they shared her last moments together. …

Died – 5/15/21 Handler – Officer Pignotti The Omaha Police Department announced the death of police service dog Bruno on Sunday. Police said Bruno began his career in February 2011 and worked over 10 years before retiring on April 9, 2021. “During that time, he located substantial amounts of drugs to include more than 5 lbs. of methamphetamine, 10 lbs. …

Died 5/14/21 Investigator Kevin Tyus K9 Jaeger suffered a serious spinal injury when he fell while attempting to enter his handler’s patrol car in the Stephens County Courthouse parking lot. Despite receiving extensive medical treatment it was determined he would not be able to survive and he was humanely euthanized. K9 Jaeger had served with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office …

Died – 5/14/21 Handler –  Officer Willie Barkley K9 Khan died of heatstroke when he was accidentally left in his handler’s patrol car following their midnight shift. K9 Khan had served with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for three years.

Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of Retired K9 Rainor on 5/14/21 who was partnered with Officer Dave Peterson of the Norwalk Police Department. K9 Rainor was born in the Czech Republic in 2009 and began his career with the department in March 2010. K9 Rainor were the 1st runners up for the prestigious Daniel …

Died – 5/14/21 Handler – Officer Cleveland Normal Police morning the passing of former K9 Officer Normal Police announced the passing of a retired K9 officer Friday. K9 Barrett served the city of Normal from 2012 to 2019. Barrett retired in 2019 after he was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. During his seven years of service, Barrett helped seize over …

Died – 5/14/21 1st Handler – Officer P. Tremblay 2nd Handler – Cpl. A. Carlyle Gwinnett County Cop K9 Zane Dies Of Cancer The Gwinnett County Police Department announced Tuesday that it was mourning the death of K9 Zane, one of its police dogs who died Friday from cancer. Zane had been with the Gwinnett police since May 2014 and …