Handler – Officer Larry Wooddell The Virginia Tech Police Department has announced the death of a beloved retired K-9. Boomer was a member of the force for eight years, joining the department in 2008 as the department’s first explosives detection K-9. Boomer, along with his handler, Officer Larry Wooddell retired together in 2016. “Our thanks to retired VTPD Officer Larry …

Died 12/20/21 Handler – Officer Paula Bishop Just after 10:00 this morning, retired K9 officer Ava passed away peacefully at home in her own bed surrounded by all of her family.  Ava was born on August 31 2007 making her 14 years old. Ava was partnered with Officer/handler Bishop before he deployed on military duty. Officer/handler Paula and K9 Ava …

Died 12/20/21 Handler –, Officer Wilson  ‘End of Watch’ for retired St. Cloud PD K9 Endo after battle with bone cancer The St. Cloud Police Department says a beloved K9 has suddenly passed after battling a rapidly spreading form of bone cancer. Endo, who was ten years old, recently retired from the department after faithfully serving alongside his handler, Officer Wilson, …

Died – 12/ 17/21 Yno dies, co police officer injured when trying to capture kidnapper in Greater Belo Horizonte  Co-policeman Yno, who was recovering from an attack he suffered during the search for a kidnapper in Sarzedo, in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, ended up dying this Friday night (17). second member of the Ostensiva Round with Dogs of …

Died 12/18/21 Handler – Sgt. Scott Prentiss  Hoover PD announce retired K9 passes away The Hoover Police Department announced the passing of a retired Hoover PD K9, Charlie, on Saturday. Charlie joined the police department in 2013 as an explosive detection canine before retiring in 2020. “It is with heavy hearts that we report the passing of retired Hoover PD …

Died 12/18/21 Newaygo County announces passing of beloved K9 The Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office has announced the passing of Deputy DAK, one of the department’s K9s. Deputies say he died Saturday morning following a battle with “a degenerative spinal disorder.” In a social media post, deputies say DAK specialized in tracking and narcotics for six years at the sheriff’s office. …

Handler – Chief Anthony Castaldo  Ossipee New Hampshire Mourns Loss of Retired Officer K9 Zeus It’s with heavy hearts that that we announce the passing of Retired Officer Zeus. Zeus was born February 28, 2011 and started his career with the Ossipee Police in March of 2012. Zeus was partnered with now Chief Anthony Castaldo and served with him for …

Handler – Sergeant Benansky  Columbia County Sheriff’s Office K9 Apollo passes away The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office has announced the passing of K9 Apollo. Apollo served Columbia County for almost 10 years. Apollo passed away with his partner and handler Sergeant Heath Benansky at his side. The Sheriff’s Office said he was laid to rest after facing unexpected medical complications. …

Handler – Officer Byung Kang K9 Officer Blue was trained to detect explosive devices and is credited with saving lives daily, including her owner’s. A beloved K9 has been laid to rest Tuesday in a full honor guard memorial service Tuesday in Bethlehem, Georgia. K9 Officer Blue and her handler Officer Byung “BK” Kang served more than 300 combat missions …

Handler – Sgt. Stan Edington  Jackson County Sheriff’s Office announces passing of K9 Chance The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of K9 Chance Monday. According to a press release from Sergeant Stan Edington, Chance passed away after a brief but aggressive battle with prostate cancer. Chance started his law enforcement career in November 2017, working until his diagnosis in November …