Died 5/20/22 Handler – Officer Ian Kosky Retired Naugatuck Police dog Vane dies A retired Naugatuck police dog died Friday, the police department announced. Vane served with the police department for 10 years alongside his partner, Officer Ian Kosky. During his service, which started in 2011, police used Vane more than 100 times to track down violent armed suspects, robbery …

Died 5/19/22 Handler – Sergeant Allen White Earth Tribal Police mourn loss of retired K9 The White Earth Tribal Police Department says one of their retired K9s unexpectedly passed away this week. They say K9 Hagar died in the afternoon of May 19. “K9 Hagar was vigilant and always ready to respond whenever he was needed,” the department posted on …

1ST Handler – Major Coy Wilson 2nd Handler – Patrolman Estes Rhodes Corbin Police Department mourns loss of K9 officer The Corbin Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. In a Facebook post, department officials said 12-year-old Luka suffered health issues recently. The officer began serving at the police department in 2011 after being at the …

Died – 5/17/22 Handler – Sheriff Sgt. Greg Payment Aitkin County K-9 Loki dies unexpectedly The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office announced K-9 Officer Loki died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, May 17. Serving for nearly eight years with the Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office, Loki, a German shepherd from the Czech Republic, retired in January. Aitkin County Sheriff Sgt. Greg Payment was assigned …

Died 5/17/22 Handler – Senior Constable Martin Wilson Queensland Police farewell four legged colleague The Queensland Police Force has farewelled much loved member of the team Police Dog Reko 360, who passed away on May 17 at the age of 11. PD Reko retired from the force in 2020 after working side by side with his handler Senior Constable Martin …

Died – 5/16/22 Newton Co. police dog, Colt, killed by vehicle A police dog with the Newton County Sheriff’s Department has died after being hit by a vehicle. Colt went missing Monday, with the Newton County Sheriff’s Department sharing several posts on their Facebook asking for the community’s help in finding him. Tuesday morning, they announced that Colt was found …

Handler – Office Corey Peladeau Westford Police Department pays tribute to K9 Beny A solemn tribute in Westford today, to mark the service and passing of a retired K9. K9 Beny served with the Westford Police Department from 2011 to 2020. In a post to social media, Westford Police said Beny was 13 and had been in failing health. “Beny …

Died – 5/15/22 Handler- Officer Bobby Brown Joplin Police mourn loss of retired K9 Pax The Joplin Police Department is sad to announce the unexpected passing of retired JPD K9 Pax Sunday morning. Pax retired from the Joplin Police Department on January 17th, 2021 after racking up a very successful career at JPD. During his time working the streets and …

Died – 5/14/22 Handler – Sgt. Dave Burris Retired Newark Police K9 Ike passes away The Newark Division of Police shared Monday that retired K9 Ike had passed away over the weekend. Police say K9 Ike died on Saturday, May 14 of natural causes. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Dave Burris and his family and friends as they …

Handler – Deputy Henkel Lancaster County Sheriff’s office mourns loss of retired police dog The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office K-9, Sacha who retired a month ago, died unexpectedly over the weekend. Sacha had been staying with her handler when a tumor ruptured and she died. In 2012, she began working with Tactical Response Unit and patrol. Sacha spent the last …