Handler – Officer Sean Bubnis Utica Police Department Mourns Loss of K9 Wolf The Utica Police Department announced the loss of K9 Wolf, a dedicated member of the force from 2016 to 2022.Handled by PO Sean Bubnis, Wolf specialized in bomb and safety sweeps. The canine was instrumental in four successful tracks and apprehensions. The Utica Police Department reports that …
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K9 Fury – Franklin, Ohio
Died 11/11/23 Tragic Collision Claims the Life of a Heroic K-9 Officer A devastating accident occurred on Saturday morning in the City of Franklin, Ohio, resulting in the loss of a brave and dedicated K-9 police officer. As reported by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a marked patrol cruiser, carrying two Franklin police officers and their loyal K-9 companion, collided …
Read More »K9 Ace – Barrow, Georgia
Died – 11/10/23 Handler – Officer Nicole Geiman Barrow County K9 Ace ‘crossed the rainbow bridge’ after fighting hip dysplasia A retired Barrow County Sheriff’s Office K9 passed away Friday after battling hip dysplasia. According to sheriff’s deputies, K9 Ace “crossed the rainbow bridge after a hard-fought battle,” where his mind was strong but “his body had failed him.” Deputies …
Read More »K9 Ike – Bloomington, Indiana
Died 11/10/23 Handler – Officer Will Keaton Bloomington Police K-9 dies unexpectedly A Bloomington Police K-9 has died unexpectedly, according to a post BPD published on Facebook Friday.K-9 Ike joined the Bloomington Police Department in 2014. Police did not disclose the K-9’s cause of death.“With great sadness we honor K-9 Ike, who unexpectedly passed away this morning,” BPD officials wrote …
Read More »K9 Rokko – Barnstable, Massachusetts
Died – 11/8/23 Handler – Officer Jeff Jackson Barnstable Police Mourn Loss Of K9 Rokko The Barnstable Police Department is mourning the loss of a police K9 after the dog died on Wednesday.The Barnstable Police K9 Foundation announced the death of Ptl. Jeff Jackson’s K9 partner Rokko on Wednesday.Rokko’s death was unexpected, as the animal was rushed into emergency surgery …
Read More »K9 Mira – Provo, Utah
Handler – Sgt. Lewis Provo police pay tribute to K-9 officer Mira after recent death Police are mourning a former K-9 officer after her recent passing. Authorities of the Provo City Police Department shared that Explosive Detection K-9 Mira died in her retirement years in the company of her handler, Sgt. Lewis, and family members. Mira served the department for …
Read More »K9 Bugsy – Livermore, California
Died – 11/7/23 Handler – Officer Audrey Thompson Livermore police say goodbye to beloved K-9 Bugsy Livermore police said goodbye to one of their retired K-9, Bugsy, who passed away Tuesday.Bugsy died at home with his family, also the family of his handler, police said Thursday.“K9 Bugsy proudly served the citizens of Livermore from 2013 until his retirement in 2019,”Livermore …
Read More »K9 Chief – West Valley City, Utah
Handler – Sgt. Beardshall WVCPD mourns retired K-9 Chief The West Valley City Police Department has announced the death of retired K-9 officer Chief, who worked as a tracking dog for the department from 2013 to 2019.“Our hearts are a little heavier today with the passing of retired police K-9 Chief,” says a WVCPD social media post issued Tuesday afternoon.“He …
Read More »K9 Hutch – Kenosha, Wisconsin
Died – 11/6/23 Handler – Lt. Jurgens Kenosha Police Department K-9 Officer Hutch dies from illness A Kenosha Police Department K9 has unexpectedly died from a previously undetected cancerous tumor.On Monday, K-9 unit Hutch suddenly became ill and was taken to an area veterinary clinic for testing, the department said in a prepared statement. The German Shepherd was then referred …
Read More »K9 Oby – Greene, Georgia
Died – 11/6/23 Handler – Deputy Lt. Patrick Paquette Greene County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of K-9 Deputy Oby Condolences are being extended to Deputy Lt. Patrick Paquette and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office from law enforcement agencies across the state with sad news that the agency’s beloved K-9 Deputy “Oby” is dead. He was 13. Since he was …
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