Died – 7/13/21 Handler – Vishwajeet Kumbkar Sniffer Dog Killed in IED Blast A sniffer dog of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed around 0730 a.m. while his handler Vishwajeet Kumbkar suffered injuries in an Improvised  Explosive Device (IED) blast by Naxals in Gumla district on Tuesday morning. According to a statement issued by the Jharkhand police, the sniffer dog …

Handler – Officer Shaun Traylor Pelham Police K9 Isaak dies of cancer In a Facebook post Tuesday Pelham PD said, “K-9 Isaak bravely battled cancer since October 29, 2020. He was with his handler, Officer Shaun Traylor and surrounded by other members of the K-9 unit until the end. Isaak became a Pelham Police K-9 in April 2016 after completing …

Died 7/12/21 Handler – Asheville Police Department  Family, colleagues say goodbye to Asheville Police K9 ‘Boss’ Asheville Police Department said Boss came down with a sudden illness, and despite hospitalization and surgery, passed away peacefully. K9 Boss died on Monday, July 12, 2021, after a sudden illness. He was 8 years old. Asheville police officers, as well as staff from …

Died 7/8/21 BC RCMP shoot knifeman dead after police dog stabbed to death The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) has been called to the scene of an incident near Campbell River that left both a man and RCMP service dog Gator dead. On Thursday, just before 9:00 a.m., a Campbell River RCMP officer tried to stop a …

Died – 7/7/21 Handler – Officer Chris Goode Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Gunny who was surrounded by his family on 7/7/21. K9 Gunny died at the age of 13 years old. K9 Gunny was partnered with Officer Chris Goode of the Stratford Police Department. K9 Gunny was born on 4/23/08 …

Died 7/6/21 Handler – Deputy Dan Hermann Veteran Cass Co. police dog passes away The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is grieving the loss of Deputy Canine Ed. The four-legged crime fighter was an active member of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office for 13 years, starting his career in April of 2008. Ed assisted in many narcotic related cases removing drug …

Died 7/6/21 Handler – Officer Joshua English Officer says final farewell to Keene’s former police dog Patriot Patriot wasn’t your average dog. Rather than cuddling with his family or taking a snooze while off duty, the Keene Police Department’s K-9 was always focused, ready for his next task, according to his handler. “Patriot was very intense,” said Officer Joshua English. …

Died – 7/6/21 Handler – Deputy Dan Hermann Veteran Cass Co. police dog passes away The Cass County Sheriff’s Department is grieving the loss of one of its own, Deputy Canine Ed. Ed was a 13-year-veteran of the force, starting in April of 2008. During his tenure with the department, he helped take drugs off the streets and track down …

Died – 7/4/21  Vigo County K-9 officer escapes handler’s yard and killed by vehicle K9 Kaiser died when he escaped handlers fenced in yard and struck by a vehicle. Kaiser served with the sheriff’s office for 2 years.

Died 7/2/21 1ST Handler – Lt. Jason Tuttle 2nd Handler – Lt. Jon Albee 10-year McLean County Sheriff’s K-9 Dies McLean County Sheriff’s officers are mourning the loss of a 10-year deputy K-9. Keej retired from the McLean County Sheriff’s Department in May 2018 and died July 2 due to complications with his spine, the department said in a social …