Heartbreak as former Derbyshire police dog dies following “short and sudden” illness Derbyshire Constabulary have confirmed that one of their much-loved former police dogs has passed away following a short battle with a “sudden” illness. Retired Derbyshire police dog Jack passed away at 11 and a half years old after he lost his battle with a “short and sudden” illness, …

Laredo police announce death of canine officer The Laredo Police Department announced the death of one of its canine officers on Thursday evening. K-9 Officer Otto died recently. LPD stated that he had been an asset in finding narcotics throughout the area. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of one of our K-9 Officers ‘Otto,’” …

Died 7/22/21 Handler – Sgt. James Abraham  Richland County Sheriff’s Department mourns the death of one of its K9 deputies The Richland County Sheriff’s Department mourned the death of one its K9 deputies Thursday. “Our hearts are heavy as we announce that K9 Denzel has crossed the Rainbow Bridge after developing medical issues,” the sheriff’s department said. Information on the …

Died 7/22/21 1st Handler – Officer Daniel Allen 2nd Handler – Officer Lee Lemert Lobo, a retired Winston-Salem police dog, died Thursday at the home of his handler. Lobo, an 11-year-old German shepherd, started his career with Officer Daniel Allen, the city of Winston-Salem said Friday on its Facebook page. Lobo was then assigned to Officer Lee Lemert from 2013 …

Died – 7/21/21 Handler – Officer Jones  Beloved Bangor Police K9 Edo Dies Of Sudden Illness After 9 Years On Force Beloved Bangor Police K9 Edo died of a sudden illness Wednesday afternoon after spending nine years on the force, the department said. “Edo was Officer Jones’ partner, companion and family member for the past nine years,” the department wrote …

Handler – Sgt. Steve Hatfield  Pottstown police K-9 Kato dies of cancer A borough police K-9 on duty for nine years has died suddenly of an aggressive form of cancer. The news about Kato, a German shepherd, was announced Tuesday. Kato, who was born in the Czech Republic, served with Sgt. Steve Hatfield and was still on active duty. Kato …

Johnson City Police Department announces passing of K9 named Rhino It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of JCPD K9 Rhino due to complications associated with old age and a life well loved and lived. Rhino was 12.5 years old and served the Johnson City Police Department with distinction until 2018 when he retired to the …

Died – 7/20/21 Handler – Sr. Ofc. Matthew Nussle Maryland police dog receives final salute outside Newark vet’s office Sr. Ofc. Matthew Nussle of the Elkton Police Department lost his partner, K9 Rommel, in August 2018. That’s when the specially-trained scent dog retired due to his advanced age. Rommel and Nussle had worked the previous eight years together confiscating illegal …

Handler – Detective Jeff Martin  Retired BPD K9 Titan dies The Bakersfield Police Department announced on Tuesday that retired K9 Titan, who served with BPD for seven years, has died. K9 Titan was born in February 2009 and was partnered with Detective Jeff Martin from 2010-2017. BPD says they served together on patrol, the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team and the …

Died 7/19/21 Handler – Trooper Ledbetter Oregon State Police have announced the death of Retired K-9 Charger. On Friday, Oregon State Police, OSP, say Charger passed away Monday. K9 Charger served with OSP for about ten years before retiring. Chargers’ final six-years were spent with his handler, Sr. Trooper Ledbetter, and his family, “consisting of two and four-legged siblings,” according …