Died – 9/4/22 Handler – Officer Rick Helm New Berlin police K-9 dies from ‘unforeseen medical emergency’ The New Berlin Police Department has announced the death of a K-9 officer. K-9 Askan suffered an unforeseen medical emergency and died on Sunday, Sept. 4. He was 9 years old.Askan was trained in drug detection and suspect apprehension. He began his career …
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K9 Bear – Boone County, Iowa
Handler – Sgt. Dallas Wingate Handler of K9 who died has resigned from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office Boone County Sgt. Dallas Wingate has resigned about a week after reporting the death of his K9 partner, Bear. The Boone County Board of Supervisors was expected to accept his resignation at a meeting Wednesday. It would be effective Sept. 8. Bear’s …
Read More »K9 Geeta – Mangaluru, India
Died 9/3/22 Handler – Armed Head Constable Harish 11-yr-old police dog dies Eleven-year-old Geeta, a member of the Mangaluru City Police dog squad, died on Saturday.Geeta, a Labrador Retriever, was born in May 2011. It joined the city police dog squad three months later. It underwent one-year-long training at the facility in Bengaluru City Armed Reserve (South). Her handler was …
Read More »K9 Cayman – Massachusetts State Police
Massachusetts State Police mourn passing of K9 “Cayman” “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Massachusetts State Police K9 Cayman. A brave and loyal member of our MSP family who spent his working life protecting the people of our state, Cayman crossed the Rainbow Bridge today. His longtime handler, who wishes to not use his …
Read More »K9 Maximus – Vermont State Police
Died 9/3/22 Handler – Trooper Nick Arlington Saying goodbye to well known VSP K-9 Maximus Police officers in Vermont are saying farewell to a K-9 that has passed away. Maximus captured hearts in 2016 when Trooper Nick Arlington posted a video of the dog helping him to wash the cruiser. Maximus jumping in and out of the hose stream brought …
Read More »K9 Uno – Ocean City, New Jersey
Handler – Officer Kevin Flower Ocean City Police Department K-9 Uno Passes The OCPD family is mourning the loss of one of our retired police service dogs. “Uno” passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his handler and family. Uno joined the OCPD in December of 2012 after being imported and trained at Shallow Creek Kennels in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania. Handled …
Read More »K9 Judah – Gaithersburg, Maryland
Handler – Corporal Jeff Bennett Retired Gaithersburg Police K9 Dies The Gaithersburg Police Department is mourning the recent loss of one of their own.”K9 Judah was a valued member of the department and will be missed,” the department posted to Facebook.The department’s dedicated police dog bravely served the Gaithersburg community for six years. He was the faithful partner of Officer …
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