Yearly Archives: 2022

K9 Mako – Ravenna, Ohio

Died 4/9/22 Handler – Officer Erb 4-year-old Ravenna Police K-9 Mako dies due to ‘several medical conditions’ Ravena Police announced “with a heavy heart” that 4-year-old K-9 Mako died after three years of dedicated service to the citizens of the city. Mako was diagnosed with several medical conditions last year that were able to be treated and maintained through medication …

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K9 Arrow – Vermont State Police

Handler – Jason Schlesinger Vermont State Police remember K-9 Arrow A rescue dog turned Vermont State Police K-9 has died. The Vermont Police Canine Association says Arrow’s life started off “unfairly hard.” But he was rescued by Stronghold Shepherds in Wolcott and happily became a police pup. Arrow joined the force in 2012, and his handler was Jason Schlesinger. The …

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K9 Damon – MWD

Died – 4/7/22 Today MWD Damon will get his last ride and last salute 5 years in retirement and Patrick AFB and local tv station and K9 sheriff and K9 police both will honor him and in a few weeks A memorial service for him with military Honor Guard please have a moment of silence at 2:35 today he has …

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K9 Senda – Louisiana State Police

Died 4/6/22 Handler – Sergeant Andy Stephenson LSP Mourning Loss of Long-Serving K9 The Louisiana State Police is remembering a K9 who died on Wednesday, April 6. LSP K9 Senda “was assigned to SGT Andy Stephenson as a Drug Detection Dog for Troop F, and was his partner for 8 years before retiring with a phenomenal record, according to the …

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K9 Turbo – Salem, Massachusetts

Handler – Sergeant Sean Andrus Salem Mourns Loss Of Retired Police K9 Turbo Salem police are remembering a four-legged officer who served the residents of the city both as a protector and good boy at school and community events after retired police K9 Turbo died of natural causes this week. The German Shepard was a member of the department for …

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K9 Bump – Ozark, Missouri

Handler – Corporal Daisha Smith Police Department Mourns K9 Bump Comments of condolences are flooding one Facebook post from the Ozark Police Department announcing the death of one of their K9s named Bump. The post said Bump was nine years old and worked with Corporal Daisha Smith during his career. Bump, according to the police, helped find evidence and worked …

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K9 Nero – Winnipeg, Canada

Died 4/5/22 Winnipeg Police Dog Nero passes away Winnipeg Police announced that former Police Service Dog Nero passed away on on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Nero was certified in Explosive Detection May 2017 and received certification with the National Order Recognition Testing program through the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) in the United States. Nero had been paired …

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K9 Fiji – Westerville, Ohio

Died 4/5/22 Handler – Lieutenant Bryan Schwartz Retired Westerville police K9 Fiji passes away following battle with cancer Westerville police said goodbye to a beloved former member of the K9 team on Tuesday. Former police K9 Fiji, the division’s first female narcotics dog, passed away following what police said was a brave battle with cancer. Fiji worked with the division …

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K9 Brody – Bloomington, Minnesota

Bloomington Police K-9 Dies Unexpectedly: ‘Our Hearts Are Heavy’ Bloomington police say one of its K-9s died unexpectedly last week. The K-9, named Brody, was showing signs of a medical issue and his handler “had to make the tough decision to end his suffering,” police said. Police said that Brody was integral to the police department and will be greatly …

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K9 Eros – Gordon County, Georgia

Handler – Deputy F.D. Pullen Longtime Sheriff’s K9 passes away Eros, a German Shepherd, retired from service in December, 2020 after five years on patrol with his partner/handler Deputy F.D. Pullen. Eros was specially trained to sniff out illicit drugs, as well as tracking humans. During his time on patrol, Eros was responsible for hundreds of searches/arrests, and well as …

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