After leading the Thanjavur police to crack many crimes for the past decade, sniffer dog Rajarajan died on Monday night. The dog was given full honors with 21 gun salute. Rajarajan fell sick due to aging on June 8. and was under treatment by the veterinarians of the Veterinary College and Research Institute at Orathanadu.

Handler – Officer Thomas Lockard It is with heavy hearts that the Pittsburgh Police K9 Unit announces the passing of K-9 Gerix (retired). Gerix was a Narcotics Detection K-9 who began his service with the K9 Unit in January of 2012 and retired from service in January of 2019. K9 Gerix spent these last couple of years enjoying retirement at …

Handler – Deputy Kevin Lancto Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office mourning the loss of K-9 Nio The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a retired K-9 officer. K-9 Nio who, according to the department, served from 2011 until his retirement in 2017. Nio was certified in explosives detection and, according to the Sheriff’s Office, was often seen at …

Died – 6/21/21 Handler – SC Vincent Police mourning death of crime-fighting canine Northern Territory Police Force acknowledges the passing of Patrol Dog (PD) Quake following a short but severe illness in Alice Springs earlier this week. Best friend and working partner to SC Vincent. PD Quake was a valued member of our agency, undertaking operational duties across both Darwin …

Died 6/21/21 Handler – Sgt. Jeffrey Thom Retired Charleston Police K9 laid to rest The Charleston Police Department said goodbye to a retired K9 who passed away. On Monday, K9 Orrie (Ret.) was laid to rest for medical reasons.“It was a hard day for all of us”, said K9 Orrie’s partner and best friend, Sgt. Jeffrey Thom. “K9 Orrie served …

Handler – Officer Dante Borghini Retired Pittsburgh City Schools Police K9 Bobbie Passes Away A K9 officer that served with the Pittsburgh City School Police Department has died. K9 officer Bobbie worked with the department for six years. K9 Bobbie spent the past few months with his handler, Officer Dante Borghini and his family.

Handler – Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Shaun Barrara Community mourns retired Dare County Sheriff K9 An Eastern Carolina community is mourning the loss of a retired sheriff K9. K9 Diablo served the Dare County Sheriff’s Office from 2010 to 2020 alongside his handler Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Shaun Barrara. The sheriff’s office announced Diablo’s death Monday on Facebook, saying in part “Our …

Died – 6/20/21 Handler – Officer Brian James Retired Sparta K9 Larz dies after short illness Retired Sparta K9 Larz died Sunday after a short, but devastating illness, according to the Sparta Police Department. Larz and his handler, Officer Brian James, worked together for almost 9 years until Larz retired last year. According to a statement from the Sparta PD, …

Died – 6/19/21 Handler – Sergeant Ian Grigoris Police stuck and killed by car while hunting wanted person A Queensland police dog has been killed while tracking a wanted person in the Fraser Coast region on Saturday morning. Police said about 12.30am, police dog Rambo and his handler, Sergeant Ian Grigoris, were tracking a man, who had allegedly fled from …

Died – 6/18/21 Handler – Cpl. Scott Macleod Police K9 killed during ongoing incident near Winagami Provincial Park Alberta RCMP say a police service dog has been killed in the line of duty in an ongoing police operation near Winagami Lake Provincial Park, northwest of High Prairie, as they continue searching for a man who is considered armed and dangerous. …