Monthly Archives: December 2022

K9 Bala – Bismarck, North Dakota

Died – 12/5/22 Handler – Sgt. Dan Salander Bismarck remembers K9 Bala K9 Bala, police dog and beloved member of the Bismarck Police force, passed away on Monday after a sudden medical issue. Bala began service with the Bismarck Police Department in 2015 and patrolled with Sgt. Dan Salander over the years. She had more than 2,000 hours of training …

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K9 Irie – Lincolnshire-Riverwoods District, Illinois

Died – 12/4/22 Handler – Michael Vitale Firefighters, canine teams say final goodbye to K9 Irie Family, firefighters and canine teams said their final goodbye Sunday afternoon in Johnsburg before Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire District Canine Irie was put down following a sudden medical diagnosis. “It’s with great sadness that we have to announce the early medical retirement of our Search and …

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K9 Tyson – Boston, Massachusetts

Died 12/4/22 Handler – OFF. Frank A. Femino Tyson, a BPD K-9, has passed away suddenly at the age of 6 years old The Boston Police Department regrets to announce the sudden passing of active-duty BPD K-9 Tyson. Tyson was only six years old at the time of his passing and had served the City of Boston for five years …

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K9 Mocha – Blakely, Georgia

Died – 12/3/22 Handler – Deputy Rollins Davis Blakely Police says goodbye to K9 officer The Blakely Police Department was saddened to announce on Saturday the loss of not only a k9-unit but a friend. According to a release from the Blakely Police Department, Mocha, a revered member of the community, was put down on Saturday after her health took …

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K9 Indy – Ocean County, New Jersey

Handler – Officer Bernadette Warren K9 Sheriff Indy dies at age 5 The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office is in mourning after the death of Sheriff K9 Indy earlier this month. The Sheriff’s Office says Indy died peacefully with her handler, Sheriff’s Officer Bernadette Warren, by her side. Indy died after a brief fight with cancer. She was only five. Although …

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K9 Rani – Shoranur, India

A police sniffer dog in Shoranur police sub-division named Rani passed away on Friday.The eight-year-old dog had served the police force since 2016. Apart from the usual investigation duties, Rani had been deployed for VIP security at several places, including Guruvayur.

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K9 Kelli – Cook, Illinois

Handler – Sgt. Erik Roedel Bloodhound set to retire dies from cancer The Cook County Sheriff’s Department is remembering a special dog who helped save lives and whose name had a special meaning.The bloodhound’s name was in memory of Kelli Joy O’Laughlin. The K9’s career included taking part in more than 1,000 searches.Her first mission was for a suicidal man …

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K9 Lynde – New York State Police

Died 12/1/22 Handler – Trooper Kevin P. Connors Rest in Peace, “Lynde,” New York State Police K9 It is with deep regret that the New York State Police announces the death of K9 Lynde (retired).K9 “Lynde” passed away on December 1, 2022, at the age of 11. K9 Lynde began training with her handler, Trooper Kevin P. Conners, Troop D …

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