Handler – Trooper Sean Pasley Rhode Island State Police announce death of K-9 Tao A Rhode Island State Police K-9 has died. K-9 Tao, who state police described as a beloved member of the RISP K-9 Division, served for 10 years and “was deployed on hundreds of missions throughout his career” with his partner, Trooper Sean Pasley. “Please keep Trooper …
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K9 Hunter – Springfield, Massachusetts
Handler – Officer Tommy Horne Retired Springfield K9 Hunter Passes away The Springfield Police Department announced Monday that retired police K-9 Hunter passed away last weekend. K-9 Hunter worked with Springfield officer Tommy Horne for eight years before Hunter retired in early 2021. Hunter, a 10-year-old German Shephard, was certified by the North American Police Work Dog Association and was …
Read More »K9 Spike – Garfield County, Oklahoma
Died 3/7/22 Handler – Logan Niles and Sam Strecker Sheriff’s Office remembers retired K-9’s service to community The life of a retired K-9 with Garfield County Sheriff’s Office was honored through a memorial service Wednesday afternoon. Spike, who was a 14-year-old Belgian malinois, served in Garfield County from 2011 to 2018 with then-K-9 deputies Logan Niles and Sam Strecker and …
Read More »K9 Ruger – Cheyenne, Wyoming
Cheyenne Police Mourn Retired Police Dog We are heartbroken to announce the passing of retired K9 Ruger. After seven years of service to the City of Cheyenne, he retired from the CPD in 2019 and then enjoyed life as a “happy couch potato” after being adopted into his handler’s family. During his career, K9 Ruger assisted our patrol division with …
Read More »K9 Drake – New Milford, Connecticut
Died 3/5/22 Handler – Officer Mark Williams The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of K9 Drake on 3/5/22 who was partnered with Officer Mark Williams with the New Milford Police Department. Officer Williams and K9 Drake joined the C.P.W.D.A. on 11/19/12 and were members until his passing. Drake had recently retired from active …
Read More »K9 Simba – Mumbai, India
Died – 3/4/22 Simba The Bomb Detection Dog Gets A Hero’s Farewell, Cremated With Three-gun Salute Simba, a key member of city police’s bomb detection and disposal squad (BDDS) died on Friday due to an illness.
Read More »K9 Loki – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Handlers- Officer Ridenour and Sergeant Merrell Farewell to retired City Police K9 Loki With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of retired K9 Loki. K9 Loki had a successful career with two handlers, Officer Ridenour and Sergeant Merrell. After retirement, K9 Loki enjoyed life as part of the Ridenour family. To K9 Loki, thank you for your loyalty, dependability, and …
Read More »K9 Valor – Monroe County, New York
Handler – Sergeant Shawn Edwards Beloved Monroe County K9 Dies After Years of Service The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of retired police dog Valor. Valor served Monroe County for a number of years under the partnership of his handler Sergeant Shawn Edwards. The retired K-9 was recognized Thursday for his work and fight against narcotics in the …
Read More »K9 Bear – Georgia Southern University, Georgia
A Georgia Southern Police Department hero has died. K9 Bear served as an explosive detector for the Armstrong campus. He had recently retired from Georgia Southern in July of 2021 after four years at the department. Eleven-year-old Bear was also a military veteran.
Read More »K9 Chico – Memphis, Tennessee
Died – 3/3/22 Handler – Sergeant Shane Davis Retired Memphis Police K-9 dies Memphis police are mourning the loss of one of their furry officers. Retired K-9 named Chico passed away on March 3. MPD says Chico started his K-9 career in 2008 where he worked in the Organized Crime Unit. Shortly after entering service, Chico was re-assigned to the …
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