Monthly Archives: November 2022

K9 Taz – South Coffeyville, Oklahoma

Died 12/7/22 South Coffeyville Police K-9 to be laid to rest One of South Coffeyville Police Department (SCPD)’s K9 will be laid to rest, according to SCPD. An officer with SCPD said K9 Taz has underlying medical conditions that can not be treated and will be laid to rest on Dec. 7, 2022.Taz was born on Jan. 19, 2015 and …

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K9 Cairo – Cincinnati, Ohio

Handler – Specialist Michael Harper Cincinnati police mourn loss of K-9 officer Cincinnati police are mourning the loss of a K-9 officer who recently died due to medical complications. Cairo has been with the police force since 2014 patrolling the streets with his handler Police Specialist Michael Harper.The dog was trained for patrol, SWAT, tracking, and drug detection.“We ask that …

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K9 Wrecker – Lenexa, Kansas

Retired Lenexa K9 named Wrecker passes away A retired Lenexa Police Department K9 has passed away, the police department says. According to a post on Twitter, Wrecker was born in the Netherlands in 2009 and subsequently joined the Lenexa Police Department in 2012.Like all of the police department’s other K9s, Wrecker was trained in narcotics detection and criminal apprehension. After …

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K9 Aslan – Santa Ana, California

Handler – Corporal Martinez Santa Ana police dog dies of cancer The Police Department announced the passing of K-9 Aslan on Tuesday evening. Aslan was a member of the force for six years, partnering with Corporal S. Martinez, the Police Department said.The Police Department would regularly update the public on Aslan’s exploits and outfits. In 2018, Aslan was credited in …

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K9 Jett – Pretoria, South Africa

Search for missing K9 called off after Jett presumed dead Search efforts for Healthy Hound Missing Pet Search K9 Jett have gone from rescue to body recovery. Jett went missing after falling down a manhole in Pretoria on Sunday. He was tracking a missing Jack Russell in the Hartbeesspruit nature area when he fell.Pretoria Rekord reported his handler, Diane Logie, …

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K9 Saro – Holland, Michigan

Handler – Officer Jeremy Schoen The Holland Department of Public Safety announced on Facebook that a police dog unexpectedly died from a sudden illness. Over the holiday weekend, K-9 Saro died. Officer Jeremy Schoen has been Saro’s handler since 2014 according to the Holland Department of Public Safety.Officer Schoen noticed Saro becoming quite ill and after consulting with a local …

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K9 Mac – Chatham, Georgia

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office pay their respects to K-9 Mac He was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma cancer. The department held a processional for deputies to say their farewells. He has served our county and nation with honor, according to the department. Before becoming a Deputy with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office/Chatham County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit, K9 Mac served our …

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K9 Hahm – Far North, Australia

Died – 11/23/22 Handler – Senior Constable Fysh It is with a very heavy heart that we sadly farewell retired Police Dog (PD) Hahm. A member of the Cairns Dog Squad for five years, PD Hahm was the beloved partner of Senior Constable Dan Fysh.Sadly, retired PD Hahm passed away today, with Senior Constable Fysh right by his side until …

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K9 Zora – Kent, Maryland

Died – 11/22/22 Handler – DFC Michael Piasecki Zora had a distinctive mean-sounding howl, the kind that would make a suspect surrender.She also was gentle, loyal and protective.That’s the dichotomy of a police dog — aggressive on demand, but affable as a family pet when off-duty.Zora was all of those things, and more, according to her K-9 handler DFC Michael …

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