Yearly Archives: 2022

K9 Ciro – Humphreys County, Tennessee

Died – 3/2/22 Humphreys County K-9 officer dies inside car after fire starts A Humphreys County K-9 officer died in the car of a Humphreys County Deputy Sheriff after a fire started in the vehicle. According to Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis, the Deputy Sheriff went into the Humphreys County Courthouse Wednesday morning and left the car running for the …

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K9 Aramis – Sanford, Florida

Handler – Officer Hector Rosado Retired Sanford police K-9 Aramis passes away The Sanford Police Department announced that K-9 Aramis has passed away. Aramis served the City of Sanford for 8 years. He retired in October 2018. “Our deepest condolences to K-9 Handler Hector Rosado on the loss of a partner, friend and family member,” the department wrote in a …

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K9 Ace – Seymour, Indiana

Former Seymour police K9 dies The Seymour Police Department (SPD) announced Tuesday that a K9 officer that previously worked there has passed. Ace has been retired from SPD for the past few years because of health complications. Prior to his retirement, the police dog served the department and community with pride, consistently displaying the utmost tenacity and courage. He was …

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K9 Fritz – Irvine, Kentucky

Died 2/28/22 A dedicated Irvine police k9 was laid to rest after many years of service and a year of retirement. K-9 Sgt. Fritz, was humanely euthanized on Monday Feb 28th, at Mountainview Animal Clinic in Ravenna KY, with his home family and Mayor James Gross present. Sgt. Fritz served the community as The Irvine Police Departments drug and tracking …

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K9 Tempo – Fort Wayne, Indiana

Handler – Officer David Boles The Fort Wayne Police Department shared its sympathies on Monday with Officer David Boles on the passing of his longtime K9 partner, “Tempo.” Tempo, a German Shepherd from the Netherlands, passed away over the weekend at the age of nine. He had spent most of his life with the K9 unit of the Fort Wayne …

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K9 Snickers – Floyd County, Georgia

Died 2/28/22 Handler – Deputy Williams Floyd County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of K9 Snickers It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of Deputy K9 Snickers, EOW 2-28-2022. Snickers was born on February 1, 2012 in Florida. He was assigned to Deputy Williams in 2013 and was with him throughout his career. Since coming …

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K9 Rex – Merced, California

Handler – Sgt Brian Rinder We are disheartened to inform you of the passing of one of our retired canines. Rex served the community from 2007 through 2017. He was assigned to Sgt Brian Rinder. The bond Rex had with his handler, family, and community was very special. Throughout his career he served the community and visited thousands of grade …

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K9 Honey – Kerala, India

Died – 2/26/22 Kerala Police bid adieu to Honey The Kerala Police on Saturday bid adieu to Honey, one of the smartest dogs in the police dog squad that served the force for 10 years. The dog, a Labrador, was leading a retired life at Vishranti, the retirement home for police dogs at the Kerala Police Academy. IGP (Training) K. …

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K9 Kane – Hillard, Ohio

Handler – Officer Braden Hilliard Division of Police mourning loss of K9 Kane The Hilliard Division of Police is mourning the loss of K9 Kane, who was put to sleep over the weekend due to an aggressive form of cancer. The police department said Kane’s condition was expected to become worse with no possibility of recovery. Kane’s ninth birthday was …

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K9 Ozi – McSherrystown, Pennsylvania

Died – 2/25/22 Handler – Chief Michael Woods McSherrystown Police Department mourns loss of K-9 officer The McSherrystown Police Department in Adams County is mourning the loss of a K-9 officer. Ozi had a police escort Friday as he was transported to VCA Conewago Animal Hospital, where he died in the arms of Chief Michael Woods. Woods and Ozi were …

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