Yearly Archives: 2021

K9 Rhea – Inman, South Carolina

Died 6/24/21 Handler – Sgt. Ford Inman Police Department Mourn K9 Rhea The Inman Police Department is in mourning for the loss of a very good and brave girl. K9 Rhea passed away suddenly and tragically while on duty from a medical condition. She started her service in December of 2017 as a rescue from Florida. She loved nothing more …

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K9 Atlas – Marana, Arizona

Died 6/23/21 Handler – Officer Brad Barton Marana in mourning after Police K9 Atlas dies while on duty The law enforcement community is in mourning after a Marana Police Department K9 officer died while on duty Wednesday night. On Wednesday evening, Officer Brad Barton and his partner K9 Officer Atlas were finishing up their shift for the night when Barton …

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K9 Zena – Cocoa, Florida

Died 6/23/21 Investigation launched after Cocoa Police K-9 found dead in patrol vehicle A Cocoa Police Department K-9 was discovered dead early Wednesday afternoon in the back of her patrol vehicle, according to a police spokesperson. K-9 Zena’s handler found the dog when he went to check on her during a training class at the Criminal Justice Academy in Melbourne, …

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K9 Rajarajan – Thanjavur, India

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.

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K-9 Gerix – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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 …

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K9 Nio – Saratoga County, New York

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 …

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K9 Quake – Alice Springs, Australia

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 …

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K9 Orrie – Charleston, South Carolina

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 …

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K9 Bobbie – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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.

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K9 Diablo – Dare County, North Carolina

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 …

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