Yearly Archives: 2023

K9 Halas – Polk, Florida

1st Handler – Deputy Sheriff Jennifer Davis 2nd Handler -Deputy Sheriff Robert Bryant Polk County authorities mourn loss of K-9 Halas The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Haines City Police Department are mourning the loss of retired K-9 Halas, who “faithfully served this county at two different agencies.” “We are so sad today to tell you that one of our …

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K9 Nitro – Norwich, Connecticut

Handler – Officer Thomas Miller NPD Honors Legacy Of Former K-9 Police Dog It is with a heavy heart that the Norwich Police Department recognizes the passing of their former K-9 police dog, Nitro. Nitro served at the Norwich Police Department from 2011-2016 with her handler, Police Officer Thomas Miller.Many of Nitro’s tasks involved drug interdictions, tracking and community outreach. …

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K9 Simi – Srivillputhur, India

Died on 3/26/23 Handler – Periasamy Wildlife Sniffer Dog Simi passes away After eight glorious years of service at the Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (now part of Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve) in Srivilliputhur, Simi, the state’s first wildlife sniffer dog, died on Sunday owing to age-related ailments. Forest Range Officer M Karthick said the canine had helped them solve around 30 …

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K9 Kruger – Northumbria, England

Handler – PC Scott Mcentee Canine crime-fighter, PD Kruger Passed away a short illness. German Shepherd Kruger – who was a firearms support dog for six years – retired at the age of 10 and spent his final days relaxing at home with his handler and family. Handler PC Scott Mcentee paid tribute to the excellent work and and results …

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Krush – Northumbria, England

Handler – PC Wayne Thompson Retired Police Dogs Krush peacefully at his home The Force.Dutch Herder Krush hung up his lead back in 2019 after a stellar 10-year career with the Force as a General Purpose dog. Krush, 13, famously became an international star when a video of him balancing six Mini Cheddars on his nose went viral – and …

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K9 Dioji – Quincy, Illinois

Died – 3/25/23 Handler – Sgt. Craig Russell Quincy Police dog put down after final ride and walk The Quincy Police Department said a final goodbye early Saturday morning to one of their team members.K9 Dioji, a nine-year veteran of QPD, was given a final ride and walk surrounded by fellow officers from Quincy Police Department, the Adams County Sheriff’s …

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K9 Ryder – Mason, Washington

Died – 3/24/23 Handler – Sgt. Heather Prigger Mason County Sherrif’s Office remembers K9 Ryder’s service to community after passing We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of K9 Ryder, who served with his handler Sergeant Heather Prigger at the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. K9 Ryder passed from an aggressive form of cancer that was undiagnosed. Our thoughts …

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K9 Zoe – Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Died – 3/24/23 K9 Zoe passes away after retiring from Harrisburg Police According to her handlers, retired K9 officer Zoe, who recently retired from the Harrisburg Bureau of Police, passed away on Friday, March 24. She was eight years old.Zoe was a Dutch Shepherd K-9 who served with the Harrisburg police since 2016. She retired from the force in early …

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K9 Boris – Vryheid, South Africa

Handler – Sergeant B.B. Hlope Bees attack and kill police dog The Vryheid K9 Unit in KwaZulu-Natal tragically lost one of their patrol dogs last week after being attacked by a swarm of bees.The officers could do nothing but watch helplessly as ‘Boris’ was repeatedly stung, even though they tried to smoke the bees out of the kennel. Sergeant B.B. …

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K9 Kane – Terrebonne Parish, Lousiana

Died – 3/23/23 Handler – Deputy Dillon Condetti Award-winning former Terrebonne Parish K9 officer “Kane” has passed away Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet has announced award-winning former K9 officer “Kane” has passed away after a long medical battle. He was 9 years old.Deputies and officers that knew K9 Kane say he had a one-of-a-kind personality, and was dedicated to protecting …

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