Yearly Archives: 2022

K9 Ali – Vanderburgh County , Indiana

Died – 1/21/22 Handler – Deputy Baehl K-9 Ali Dies After Serving Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office 8 Years K-9 Ali has died after serving the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office 8 years. The sad announcement was made on Friday, Jan. 21st by the Southern Indiana Police Canine Association Inc. On Saturday, the Vanderburgh County Sherrif’s Office, reiterated his death, saying he’d …

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K9 Duko – Duluth, Georgia

Handler – Ofc. Halladay  Duluth Police Department mourning the death of retired K9 Duko The Duluth Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K9 Officer Duko. The department announced the K9’s death Thursday night with a Facebook post and a picture of K9 officer Duko and his handler, Officer Halladay. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the …

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Elwood, Indiana

Died – 1/21/22 Handler – Officer Zach Taylor  Retired Elwood K-9 officer dies after surgery Elwood police are mourning the loss of a retired K-9 officer who died Friday morning. The department said Officer Avalon passed away unexpectedly after surgery Friday morning. “It is with great sadness to announce the passing of EPD Retired K9 Officer Avalon. Avalon passed away …

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K9 Grimm – Andover, Massachusetts

Died 1/19/22 Handler – Sgt. Michael “Mickey” Connor Final send-off for Andover K-9 with cancer Sergeant Michael “Mickey” Connor unfortunately had to make the toughest decision that any K9 handler will ever have to make. K9 Grimm has been ill for the past several days. When tests were conducted by Grimm’s veterinarian, they revealed that he has a very aggressive …

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K9 Striker – CT D.O.C.

Died 1/14/22 Handler – Aaron Bowman The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of K9 Striker on 1/14/22 who was partnered with Officer Aaron Bowman with the Connecticut Department of Corrections. Officer Bowman and K9 Striker joined the C.P.W.D.A. on 12/27/13 and and a member in 2015. CPWDA sends our thoughts and prayers to …

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K9 Duke – Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Handler – Officer Jason Ruppert  ECPD shares news of the passing of retired ECPD K9 Duke With sadness, the Eau Claire Police Department is sharing the news of the passing of retired Eau Claire Police Department K9, Duke. In a social post in Duke’s honor, the ECPD says that Duke served with the ECPD from 2011 until he retired in …

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K9 Huk – Sweetwater County, Wyoming

Died 1/12/22 1st Handler – Deputy Amanda Buller 2nd Handler – Deputy Scott Morris Officers Mourn Sudden Loss of Sweetwater County Sgt. K-9 Huk On behalf of Sheriff John Grossnickle and the dedicated men and women of Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of one of our beloved law enforcement …

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K9 Cody – Montgomery Township, Pennsylvania

Handler – Officer Joe – McGuigan  Montgomery Township Police Announce Sudden Passing Of Canine Cody The local police department has announced that its patrol and explosives detection expert canine has suddenly passed away. Cody, who has been employed with the Montgomery Township Police Department for the past eight years, was 9 years old. The department says that Cody was the …

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K9 Thor – Zionsville, Indiana

1st Handler – Detective Jacob Shelburne 2nd Handler – Officer Cameron Smith  Zionsville Police K-9 Thor dies at 6 years old The Zionsville Police Department is remembering one of its own after the unexpected death of K-9 Thor. Police said the 6-year-old Belgian Malinois died from an unforeseen medical issue. Thor, who came to the department from Hungary, was specially …

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