Died 4/4/23 Handler – Billy Basinger K-9 died of heat exhaustion in SUV in ‘tragic accident,’ officials say after investigation Officials said that the April death of a K-9 serving with the Rowan Sheriff’s Office was a tragic accident. The sheriff’s office conducted a three-month-long investigation that reached several conclusions about what happened to Kantor, and described the incident as …

Died 4/3/23 Handler – Deputy Reeves Erie County Sheriff’s Office announces death of K9 Uma With profound sadness, the ECSO announces the passing of Cadaver Detection K9 Uma after her battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Her handler, Deputy Reeves, spent the past few hours with her last night before she passed. Uma was 10 years old. K9 Uma …

Died 4/3/23 Handler – Const. Brett Jacques South Simcoe Police mourn passing of K9 coworker All dogs go to heaven, as the saying goes, and heaven just gained another good dog with the passing of retired police dog Chase. Ontario’s South Simcoe Police are mourning the passing of retired police dog Chase. Police say the retired K9 passed away on …

Died – 4/3/23 Handler – Officer Brenden Stocker K-9 officer dies due to cancer complications A Burton Police Department K-9 officer has died after his health rapidly declined due to his recent diagnosis of lymphoma, according to Chief Brian Ross. The announcement was made on Tuesday, April 4 after the police department took the officer, Axl, to the Heritage Animal …

1st Handler – Cpl. Ritchie Smith 2nd Handler – Cpl. Michael Cicale ‘Rest easy hero’: Prince George’s County police mourn passing of K-9 Bella Bella, a bloodhound and special operations K-9 for the Prince George’s County Police Department has passed away at 13 years old, police announced on social media Monday. Police said Bella helped find multiple missing people and …

Died 4/2/23 K9 Havic – Heath, Ohio Handler – Officer Emde Heath police announce passing of K-9 Havik It is with a heavy heart that the Heath Police Department announces the loss of our canine, Havik. Havik had a serious medical incident beginning on Friday 03/31/2023. Havik’s condition continued to deteriorate over the weekend. Yesterday, after consulting with the Veterinarian, …

Died 3/30/23 Handler – Detective Marcus Beale Ada Police Department mourn passing of K-9 officer Luca We at the Ada Police Department regret to inform the citizens of this community that Ada Police Canine “Luca” #284 passed away this morning 03/30/23. Luca was eight years old and was our Canine from May of 2017 until his untimely passing. He was …

Died – 3/29/23 Handler – Officer Ricketts WFPD announces death of K-9 officer The Police Department announced the death of one of their four-legged and furry officers Friday. K-9 Officer Kuno died on March 29, 2023. According to WFPD, Kuno was born on November 02, 2012, and began working with the Wichita Falls Police Department in January 2015.The post said …

Died 3/29/23 Handler – deputy David Fisher K-9 officer Murphy has died The Racine County Sheriff Office’s K-9 officer Murphy died on March 31 after suffering an unexpected medical emergency while at home.Murphy was joined by his partner, deputy David Fisher, and family at the time of his death. He was put down humanely with euthanasia, according to a release …

HANDLER – Officer Jimmy Blackburn Died – 3/28/23 Council Grove Police Department’s first K-9 dies The first K-9 to ever work for the Council Grove Police Department (CGPD) has died. K-9 Cooper came to the CGPD in the Fall of 2019 and was assigned to Officer Jimmy Blackburn while he served the community. Cooper retired from the department in April …