Handler – Officer Acker-Estes Charlotte police mourn the loss of retired K-9 Baca The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. On Saturday, Charlotte police announced that retired CMPD K-9 Baca had passed away. Baca served with CMPD from 2012 to 2018 as a dual-purpose narcotics and patrol dog.During his tenure with the department, Baca …
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K9 Miklo – Salisbury, Pennsylvania
Handler – Officer Zulic Salisbury Township police announce passing of K-9 Salisbury township police announced the passing of their beloved K-9 Miklo on their Facebook page Saturday. Active K-9 Miklo died following a short battle with cancer.According to the post, Miklo worked alongside his human partner Officer Zulic for five years.
Read More »K9 Q.T. – Calhoun, Alabama
Calhoun Co. Sheriff’s Office beloved retired K-9 dies The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its retired K-9 deputies, Q.T.CCSO shared the news in a Facebook post Wednesday evening.The department says Q.T was the first K-9 used in Calhoun County schools, and “he made a positive impact on thousands of children across our county.”Rest in …
Read More »K9 Asco – Erlanger, Kentucky
Handler – Lt. Chad Girdler Erlanger Police mourn the loss of a retired K9 officer The Erlanger Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of one of its officers. Canine Sgt. Asco served residents in Erlanger for 7 years from 2013 to 2020 with his handler Retired Lt. Chad Girdler.He was responsible for 157 arrests and was awarded the …
Read More »K9 Thor – Reno, Nevada
Handler – Officer Dan Knox Retired RPD K9 Thor passes away The Reno Police Department has announced the passing of retired Police K9 Thor.Thor was a German Shepard that was born in Israel in 2013 and served Reno from July 2014 to January 2021.Thor was trained in narcotics detection and patrol including, apprehension, tracking, trailing and article detection.Thor worked alongside …
Read More »K9 Messi – Coimbatore, India
Died – 10/13/23 Sniffer dog dies of liver infection in Coimbatore A sniffer dog attached to the Coimbatore City Police died of liver infection on Friday, after two days of treatment.Six-year-old ‘Messi’, a female of German Shepherd breed, had served for the last five years. The sniffer dog was laid to rest with police honors on the premises of the …
Read More »K9 King – Visalia, California
Died – 10/13/23 Handler – Officer Higgins Retired K-9 passes away following recent battle with cancer The Visalia Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own this weekend. K-9 King, a retiree with the Visalia Police Department, passed away on Friday after a recent battle with cancer. King retired from the Visalia Police Department after six years …
Read More »K9 Wiley – Baltimore, Maryland
Died 10/10/23 Baltimore County Police Department announces passing of retired K9 Wiley The Baltimore County Police Department has announced the loss of a K9 member.The department has announced the passing of retired K9 Wiley.K9 Wiley was the long-time partner of Corporal J. List. He began training with the Baltimore County Police K9 Unit in September 2010.Wiley was certified in patrol …
Read More »K9 Cairo – Shreveport, Louisiana
Died 10/10/23 Shreveport Police Department announces death of K9 officer The Shreveport Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K9 officers.SPD says K9 Cairo joined the department March 27, 2017 and immediately started training. Cairo served SPD for more than five years, but was forced into retirement in August of 2022 after sustaining a shoulder injury.Cairo was …
Read More »K9 Hery – Dixon, Illinois
Handler – Officer Ryan McWethy Dixon K-9 succumbs to cancer The Dixon Police Department announced Tuesday that K-9 Hery had passed away, following a battle with cancer.“Born in Holland in 2013, Hery was identified as an ideal service dog candidate and relocated to Shallow Creek Kennels in Pennsylvania. It was there that he met his future partner, Officer Ryan McWethy. …
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