Died 10/8/22 Handler – Lieutenant (Bob) Eastman McKeesport K-9 officer Stryker dies The McKeesport Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K-9 officers. “It is with heavy hearts we announce, after a medical emergency, Lieutenant (Bob) Eastman had to say goodbye to his beloved partner K-9 Stryker,” the McKeesport K9 Unit announced Saturday.
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K9 Figo – Clayton, Georgia
Died – 10/7/22 Police K9 Killed, Murder Suspect Dead After Standoff Georgia The GBI says a chase of a possible murder suspect in Clayton County on Friday ended in a deadly confrontation which claimed the lives of the suspect and a police K9. This started after Clayton County police officers spotted a vehicle associated with a murder investigation along River …
Read More »K9 Dare – Rancho Cucamonga, California
Died – 10/7/22 Handler – Corporal Ryan Girard San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department dog dies A dog that served with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for a decade died on Friday. The Sheriff’s Department described the dog, a female bloodhound named Dare, as a trailblazer of the force who “pioneered” the department’s K9 program.Dare was a scent and tracking …
Read More »K9 Morgan – Reidsville, North Carolina
Handler – Officer Myers Reidsville Police Department loses K9 after short illness Reidsville Police Department announced the passing of their K9 Morgan after a sudden, short illness.Morgan served the department for over four years. She was trained in narcotics detection, tracking and apprehension but also enjoyed performing demonstrations for children at local schools and being the center of attention. “Morgan …
Read More »K9 Ava – Hoover, Alabama
Died – 10/6/22 Handler – Officer Kevin Hollis Retired Hoover Police K-9 Ava dies from health complications Hoover Police say their retired K-9 Ava died from health complications.“We are saddened to report the passing of retired Hoover PD K9 Ava yesterday from health complications. She was 14 years old.Ava was a faithful partner to Officer Kevin Hollis for her entire …
Read More »K9 Niko – Allen, Kentucky
Handler – Detective Jacob Costello Allen County authorities mourn loss of K9 Niko The Allen County Sheriff’s Office turned to social media “with great sadness” Wednesday afternoon to announce that K9 Niko died due to complications from a scheduled operation. Niko reportedly joined the sheriff’s office in 2018 as a dual-purpose K9 who was trained in narcotic detection, tracking, and …
Read More »K9 Riggs – Tulsa, Oklahoma
Handler – Lieutenant Chad Murtaugh TPD mourns the loss of K9 officer Riggs With heavy hearts and minds, we’re sad to announce the End of Watch for K9 Riggs. Riggs graduated from the K9 Academy and started patrol with Tulsa Police in 2012. He retired on 5/12/2020 after serving for eight years. During the course of his career, K9 Riggs …
Read More »K9 Nikita – Worcester, Massachusetts
Died – 10/3/22 Handler – Capt. Thomas Chabot Worcester County Sheriff’s Office announces death of K9 Nikita The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of police K9 Nikita Monday night.Nikita was the department’s first adopted K9 under Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis. He was about 10 and a half years old and lived with the family of Capt. Thomas …
Read More »K9 Rambo – Schertz, Texas
Died 10/2/22 Schertz Police Department mourning the loss of beloved K9 officer The Schertz Police Department is mourning the loss of our retired fur hero, former K9 Rambo. Rambo passed away Sunday morning at the age of 12.Rambo retired from the department in 2017 after faithfully serving the Schertz community for three years. Rambo assisted in over 30 arrests, recovered …
Read More »K9 Drago – North Strabane Township, Pennsylvania
Died 9/30/22 Handler – Sgt. Mancini North Strabane Township police mourning loss of K-9 officer Drago It is with great sorrow that the North Strabane Township Police Department must report the passing of K-9 Drago. Drago was an integral part of the department’s family and the North Strabane Township Community. In 2018, Drago was diagnosed with Canine Scott Syndrome. Scott …
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