K9 Radar – Kent, New York Handler – Sgt VanderWoude K9 Radar has died Police say retired K-9 Radar died from an aggressive illness.He took a final ride in a patrol car escorted by fellow officers.Radar started work in 2013 and retired in 2022, with a full career recovering drugs, catching felons and reuniting lost loved ones. Police say he …
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K9 Sheyna – Walnut Creek, California
Handler – Officer Joseph Coffin Walnut Creek police K9, known for ‘loyalty, bravado,’ dies A dog that had been used by the Walnut Creek Police Department has died, authorities said. She was 13.Sheyna first joined the department in 2012 and was a founding K9, police said. She was assigned to the Central County Regional SWAT Team and assisted in several …
Read More »K9 Cindy – Greenwood, South Carolina
Died 3/17/23 Handler – Lieutenant Jason Budreau Greenwood Police announce passing of retired K9 officer It is with a profound sadness that we announce that one of our own. K-9 Cindy, has passed away.K-9 Cindy was a purebred black German Shepherd. She was born in the Netherlands on July 18, 2008. K-9 Cindy began her career with Greenwood Police Department …
Read More »K9 Kyra – Providence, Rhode Island
Handler – Officer Lincoln Sisson Providence police say farewell to loyal K-9 Kyra The Providence Police Department said they’re mourning the loss of one of their K-9s today.The department shared on social media that K-9 Kyra passed away after five years of service.She worked alongside Officer Lincoln Sisson and other departments both locally and nationally in narcotics operations. “We are …
Read More »K9 Thoreau – Rhode Island State Police
Handler – Detective Adam J. Houston Rhode Island State Police lose ‘great ambassador,’ dog that investigated child pornography Thoreau was supposed to be a guiding eye dog, but found his true calling helping the police investigate child pornography. Trained to sniff out electronic gadgets, Thoreau joined the Rhode Island State Police in 2014, making Rhode Island only the second state …
Read More »K9 Yoda – Cherokee, Georgia
Handler – Deputy Stark Retired Cherokee County K9 dies The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its K9s. The sheriff’s office announced Friday the death of retired K9 Yoda. “Yoda passed away peacefully with his former handler Deputy Stark at his side,” the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. “K9 Yoda, a dual-purpose …
Read More »K9 Odin – Coos, Oregon
Died 3/17/23 Coos County Sheriff’s Office announces death of beloved K9 Odin The Coos County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit announced the passing of beloved K9, Odin, on the morning of March 17.Odin’s handler posted to Facebook, “My friend and partner Odin passed away this morning. Although Lisa and I are very sad we are so very happy we were able …
Read More »K9 Emerson – Oro Valley, Arizona
Died – 3/16/23 Handler – Sergeant Kevin Peterson Oro Valley police K-9 Emerson passes Oro Valley Police Department says one of their K-9’s passed away.Emerson served the department for about seven years, being one of the first dogs from an outside agency to train other K-9s.He was successful at detecting illegal drugs and also brought smiles to the community when …
Read More »K9 Rogue – Redmond, Oregon
Died 3/14/23 Handler – Officer Josh Zundel Redmond Police Dept. announces passing of drug-detection K-9 Rogue after bout with cancer Redmond Police K-9 Rogue passed away Tuesday after a bout with cancer, the police department announced.Rogue joined the force in January 2018, at the age of 18 months, and was assigned as a narcotics detection dog with his handler, Officer …
Read More »K9 Indi – DeKalb, Georgia
Handler – Sgt. N.R. Larsen DeKalb County Police mourns loss of beloved, retired K- 9 officer The DeKalb County Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its beloved, retired K-9 officers. The police department announced K-9 Indi’s passing Tuesday.K-9 Indi served with his handler, Sgt. N.R. Larsen, from 2013 to 2020. He accomplished and overcame so much during …
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