‘Gentle Giant’ K-9 Tarawa is remembered for legendary career Handler – Trooper Sgt. Wayne Godfrey   A well-known and honored member of local law enforcement is being remembered this week. K-9 Tarawa died recently after serving for more than a decade with the Vermont State Police and the Bennington County Sheriff’s Department. Sgt. Wayne Godfrey of the Sheriff’s Department, his …

Died – 11/18/21 Handler –  Officer Vern Darlington ‘End of Watch’ announced for Waco Police Department’s K9 Kempi The Waco Police Department announced the “End of Watch” for its K9 Kempi. According to the Police Department, K9 Kempi was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor and passed away on Nov. 18. A private funeral will be held for K9 Kempi …

Died – 11/18/21 Handler – Officer Steve Grossi The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of K9 Hades who was partnered with Officer Steve Grossi with the East Hartford Police Department. K9 Hades died of cancer on 11/18/21. Officer Grossi and K9 Hades joined the CPWDA on 1/1/13 and became Lifetime Members on 1/4/14. …

Handler – Sgt. Charles Pettis  Retired Fort Walton Beach police K-9 Astro dies The Fort Walton Beach Police Department announces the passing of their Retired K-9 Astro. K-9 Astro was adopted by the Fort Walton Beach Police Department in 2011 from the Lackland Air Force Base Military Working Dog Program. There he was known by his ID P694 and was …

Handler – Officer John Cox Bradley retired K9 officer Riggs dies The Bradley Police Department is mourning the loss of retired Police K9 Riggs who died earlier this week. Riggs became the first Bradley Police K9 in decades when he joined the Department in 2010, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. A Belgian Malinois, Riggs retired in …

Jefferson Co. Sheriff’s Office K-9 partner passed away The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday, November 16, that their K-9 Tico passed away. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Tico, was suffering a major medical event which caused a local veterinarian to end his suffering. Tico had a major impact on the Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of …

Police dog Tach has died following a short illness The PSNI have paid tribute to a much valued police dog who has died following a short illness. Tach, a Belgian Malinois, retired from active duty in 2015 after working with the police across Northern Ireland and often in Co Fermanagh during a successful six year career. “Tach served with us since 2009 …

Handler – Sergeant Ian Hatch  Wall K9 goes to heaven A community is in mourning as a beloved retired member of the Wall Township Police Department has been called to the PD in the sky. Wall Police announced on Tuesday morning that K-9 Sable, who retired on December 31, 2019, has passed away. Sable spent eight years on the force …

Died 11/15/21 Handler – Sergeant Minnat Patel  Muscatine K-9 officer passes away on Monday at age 9 The Muscatine Police Department K-9 Officer Nero passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 15, the department and City of Muscatine announced Tuesday. “The Muscatine Police Department is mourning the loss of their K-9 Officer Nero,” Muscatine Police Chief Brett Talkington said in …

Died – 11/14/21 Handler – Sgt. Earl Hanners  Beloved retired K9 dies after long career with Fayette County sheriff’s office The Fayette County sheriff’s office is mourning the death of a beloved member of it’s family. K9 Kai, who retired last year, died Sunday night at the home of his longtime partner retired Sgt. Earl Hanners. Kai joined the Fayette …