Died 5/31/23 Handler – Officer Marc Keske North Chicago Police Department announces death of retired canine who worked in department for years The North Chicago Police Department announced that one of their retired police canines recently died after previously serving several years on the force. The department made the announcement Tuesday morning, saying “it is with heavy heart” to announce …
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K9 Tengo – Vernon, Connecticut
Died 5/28/23 Handler – Officer Jeffrey Condon The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Tengo on 5/28/23 at the age of 9 years old who was partnered with Officer Jeffrey Condon for 7 years with the Vernon Police Department. K9 Tengo retired a month ago and had served Vernon from 2016 …
Read More »K9 Gero – Providence, Rhode Island
Handler – Louis Salinaro Providence police mourning after retired K-9 passes away The department said Gero served with the uniform division for almost seven years and assisted with several drug arrests and investigations throughout his career. “K-9 Gero worked alongside his partner, Louis Salinaro, who retired from the Providence Police following 32 years of service,” the department said. The department …
Read More »K9 Juri – Knox, Illinois
Handler Jack Harlan Juri, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office beloved K9 Juri has died.Juri had a sudden medical emergency and passed away, according to an announcement posted on the department’s Facebook page.“Juri was a phenomenal asset to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI Taskforce.” the sheriff’s office said. The dog’s handler was the sheriff himself, Jack Harlan. Juri …
Read More »K9 Santos – Wake, North Carolina
Died 5/26/23 Wake County K9 accidentally killed by Knightdale officer A Wake County K-9 was shot and killed while searching for a suspect with his handler, a sheriff’s deputy, early Friday morning. K-9 Santos, a German shepherd, joined the Wake County Sheriff’s Office in 2016, making him the longest-serving K-9, according to the sheriff’s office.The K-9 and his handler were …
Read More »K9 Lou – Southington, Connecticut
Died – 5/26/23 Handler – Sergeant Steve Salerno The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Lou on 5/26/23 at the age of almost 13 years old who was partnered with Sergeant Steve Salerno with the Southington Police Department. K9 Lou retired in 2021 and had served Southington from 11/14/13 to 8/19/21 …
Read More »K9 Leo – North Ridgeville , Ohio
Died 5/25/23 The North Ridgeville Police Department on Monday announced the death of K-9 Leo.Leo, who died on May 25, used his paws to enforce the laws for 7.5 years.Officials said Leo was certified in narcotics and patrol work, adding that his presence will be missed.
Read More »K9 Wade – Clayton, Georgia
Died – 5/25/23 Clayton County K-9 dies after medical emergency A Clayton County K-9 died after a medical emergency last week, police say. At 2 p.m. on May 25, ‘Wade’ suffered a medical emergency inside a patrol car while at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Officers rushed the K-9 to a nearby medical facility, where a veterinarian said the dog passed away. It …
Read More »K9 Hudson – Geneva, Illinois
Died 5/24/23 Offender dead, K-9 officer killed in the line of duty after ‘exchange of gunfire’ in Geneva An offender is dead and a K-9 officer was killed in the line of duty in suburban Geneva Wednesday afternoon. At about 1:57 p.m., Kane County Sheriff’s deputies received information about a carjacking that occurred in Aurora. During the investigation, a sheriff’s …
Read More »K9 Enzo – Santa Rosa, California
Died 5/24/23 Handler – Officer Nick Vercelli Santa Rosa police K-9 dies from cancer Santa Rosa police are mourning the death of one of their K-9s, which died of cancer Wednesday. Enzo, 5, had worked with Officer Nick Vercelli for three years, department officials said. The Belgian Malinois was sworn in around September 2020.Cross-trained in apprehension and narcotics detection, Enzo …
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