Yearly Archives: 2021

K9 Tico – Jefferson County, Illinois

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 …

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K9 Tach – Belfast, Ireland

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 …

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K9 Sable – Wall Township, New Jersey

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 …

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K9 Nero – Muscatine, Iowa

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 …

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K9 Kai – Fayette County, Georgia

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 …

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K9 Barney – North Wales, UK

Police dog Barney served with North Wales Police for 6 years The Cheshire and North Wales Police dogs team has announced the passing of police dog Barney. He had served with the North Wales Police dog section for 6 years before his retirement in 2017. A statement from the force read: “It is with great sadness we announce the passing …

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K9 Roxy Jane – Sebastian County, Arkansas

K9 Roxy Jane – Sebastian County, Arkansas Died 11/13 21  Sebastian County K-9 to receive Law Enforcement Honors funeral Roxy Jane, 15, a retired Sebastian County Sheriff’s police K-9, passed away on November 13 and will be laid to rest with Law Enforcement Honors. Service arrangements for Roxy Jane will be held on Wednesday, November 17. According to a Sebastian …

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K9 Hondo – Chesterfield, Virginia

Died 11/13/21  Chesterfield police K9 dies following cancer diagnosis Chesterfield police K9 Hondo was laid to rest following a late-stage cancer diagnosis. Chesterfield police said K9 Hondo died on Nov. 13 with his handler and family by his side. “Hondo was known for his tremendous work effort and was a master of his craft. He located numerous missing subjects and …

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K9 Dana – Sweetwater, Texas

Died 11/10/21 Officer Caleb Norman Sweetwater Police Department Mourns Loss Of K-9 Officer The Sweetwater Police Department Wednesday announced the passing of K-9 Officer Dana. According to SPD, Officer Dana spent seven years with the department. The first two with one handler and the last five Officer Caleb Norman. “Dana was not only a work partner for her handlers, but a …

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K9 Bojar – New Castle, Pennsylvania

After six years of service and then retirement, a beloved police K-9 in New Castle has died. Bojar served the department from 2012 until the fall of 2018 when he retired. He was certified in explosive detection and was also a patrol dog.Bojar also was on the Region 13 Task Force that served all of western Pennsylvania. “Bojar you will …

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