Died – 7/13/23 Handler – Corporal Angel Lozano On-duty K-9 killed in Gary, Indiana shooting; man arrested A man has been arrested after Falco the K-9 officer was shot to death in northwest Indiana on Thursday afternoon, police said. The Gary Police Department said the shooting happened during a foot chase just before 2 p.m., moments after the dog’s handler, …

Died – 7/13/23 Handler – Officer Joseph Gondeck Castle Rock police K-9 dies suddenly A K-9 from the Castle Rock Police Department died unexpectedly last week, and the cause of death remains unknown. The department announced Maverick’s death Friday in a Facebook post, saying, “Rest easy, good boy.” Maverick, a Belgian Malinois, was almost 4 years old. He was born …

Died 7/13/23 Handlers – Sgt. Evan Timmons and Sgt. Anna Wicker.Officials Murray police announce passing of K9 officer Tiko The Murray Police Department announced the passing of their K9 Tiko, on Thursday.Tiko, a 14-year-old Belgian Malinois, passed away Thursday morning surrounded by friends and family.Tiko served the police department for ten years as a narcotics detection and apprehension dog, and …

Lakewood-Busti Police Mourns Loss Of New K-9 The Lakewood-Busti Police Department is mourning the loss of its new canine this week due to ongoing medical complications.“It’s with heavy heart and great sadness that we regret to inform all of you that have supported and followed K-9 Officer Sarge,” the department said in a statement Thursday that was posted to Facebook. …

Died 7/13/23 K9 officer found dead in vehicle at a correctional facility An 8-year-old dog that served as a K9 officer, was found dead in a K9 vehicle at the Utah State Correctional Facility on Thursday evening. Loki was an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois and served with the Utah Department of Corrections for 6 years before his passing.“We are heartbroken by …

Police K-9 Dies: ‘Aedan’s Impact Stretched Far And Wide’ Aedan, the K-9 who served alongside his human handler in the Beverly Hills Police Department for five years, has died. Aedan, a male Belgian Malinois, completed over 1,200 hours of training and completed 20 suspect searches, leading to the apprehension of five suspects. During a joint operation with the U.S. Drug …

Died 7/11/23 Handler – Sgt. Schmitt Retired Vanderburgh County K9 passes away A K9 who served with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has passed away.The Southern Indiana Police Canine Association Inc. announced the passing of retired VCSO K9 Boss.Boss was born in the Czech Republic in 2011. He worked 3rd shift alongside his handler, Sgt. Schmitt, before moving onto the …

Handler – Officer Carla Schaffer Handler mourns loss of police dog On Wednesday, Clyde police Officer Carla Schaffer, the department’s K-9 handler, informed the community about the loss of her retired police dog, Lasso. “It is with the deepest sadness that I inform you of the passing of my partner and best friend, K-9 Lasso,” Schaffer said. “He lived a …

Rhode Island State Police on Tuesday announced the death of a retired K-9.State police said K-9 Gump worked as a patrol and narcotics dog.Gump was partnered with Sgt. Luke Brisson from 2012 to 2022. “He assisted in many investigations and caught many fleeing suspects,” state police said in a tribute to Gump on Twitter. “He was a beloved member of …

Handler – Officer Josh Kohlman Oregon Police Dept. mourns loss of its first K9 officer Officers with the Oregon Police Department are mourning the passing of a former police K9. Vende was the department’s first-ever K9 cop when she started with the agency in October 2010.Police officials say Vende and her handler, Officer Josh Kohlman, were instrumental in building the …