Died 5/24/21 Handler – Deputy Quisto Moore Retired Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office K9 passes away We are saddened to announce the passing of retired canine “Dickey.” The following was written by his last handler, Deputy Quisto Moore, and the one Dickey spent his last years with. Dickey. Dickey was born in Holland on January 18th, 2007. At a year and …

Died 5/24/21 Handler – Lieutenant Jones On Wednesday, Pekin police reported that a very important member of the department’s family had died. K9 Ahen died on May 24, surrounded by his family and Pekin Animal Hospital staff. Police said in a press release. Opium was selected from Vohne Liche Kennels in January 2012. Lieutenant Jones and K9 Opium worked as …

Died -5/20/21 Baltimore County police K9 dies after sudden illness Baltimore County police said a bloodhound who worked for the department for almost a decade has died. Bella, a search-and-rescue K9 who helped find critically-missing people, “passed away Thursday from a sudden and unexpected illness,” said police. “K9 Bella was a loving and happy bloodhound who worked tirelessly for Baltimore …

Died 5/19/21 Handler – Officer James Anderson Memphis Police mourn death of retired K-9 officer “Turbo” Memphis Police are mourning the death of a beloved retired K-9 partner. According to a Facebook Post, MPD said “Turbo” died peacefully in his sleep May 19, 2021. Turbo had been a partner for Officer James Anderson. MPD said Turbo joined the department in …

Died 5/19/20 Handler – MSgt. Spillman Oklahoma City police mourning loss of retired K9 Officials with the Oklahoma City Police Department are mourning the loss of a retired member of the family. On Thursday, the department announced that a retired K9, named Tank, passed away. During his time with the Oklahoma City Police Department, Tank was a part of the …

Died 5/18/21 Handler – Ofc. Rodriguez The CT Department of Corrections K9 Unit announced the passing of recently retired K9 Rikki Bobby. K9 Rikki and his handler, Ofc. Rodriguez were a dynamic duo who put in hard work for D.O.C and trained side by side with our K9 unit. They were always available when needed for mutual aid to help …

Handler – Deputy Murray Lyra worked for the Sheriff’s Office from June 2013 before she retired in November 2020. She worked many missions which included; Cheyenne Frontier Days and also Presidential duties. Lyra had a great home life as she did when she was working, and in her retirement with her handler, Deputy Murray, they shared her last moments together. …

Died – 5/15/21 Handler – Officer Pignotti The Omaha Police Department announced the death of police service dog Bruno on Sunday. Police said Bruno began his career in February 2011 and worked over 10 years before retiring on April 9, 2021. “During that time, he located substantial amounts of drugs to include more than 5 lbs. of methamphetamine, 10 lbs. …

Died 5/14/21 Investigator Kevin Tyus K9 Jaeger suffered a serious spinal injury when he fell while attempting to enter his handler’s patrol car in the Stephens County Courthouse parking lot. Despite receiving extensive medical treatment it was determined he would not be able to survive and he was humanely euthanized. K9 Jaeger had served with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office …

Died – 5/14/21 Handler –  Officer Willie Barkley K9 Khan died of heatstroke when he was accidentally left in his handler’s patrol car following their midnight shift. K9 Khan had served with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for three years.