Handler – Officer Rich Chipman Royal Oak police announce death of retired K9 officer The 11-year-old dog named Ryker started with the department in 2012 and was partnered with Officer Rich Chipman. Ryker accomplished many tasks when he was with the department. “During their first night in service together, Officer Chipman and K9 Ryker tracked a subject wanted for homicide …

Died – 3/14/23 Handler – Gregory Saunders II Greensburg bloodhound team loses 9-year-old canine to cancer The Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department bloodhound team saw its ranks dwindle to five dogs Tuesday with the death of 9-year-old Sadie. Sadie was pulled from field duties nearly a year ago, when she became lame, and then she developed an aggressive form of cancer …

Handler – Sergeant James Parsons Pensacola Police K9 passes away Pensacola Police say one of their K9 officers has passed away. A Facebook post on Sunday morning said retired K9 Jannus has died. The post says:“ Jannus served the city with distinction alongside his partner, Sergeant James Parsons, positively impacting many with his life. He made Pensacola a safer and …

Died – 3/9/23 Handler – Corporal Joseph Kyek The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of d K9 Major at the age of 8 years old. K9 Major passed away on 3/9/23 and was partnered with Corporal Joseph Kyek with the Brookfield Police Department. Major began his career at the Brookfield Police Department in …

Died – 3/9/23 Handler – Officer Kinzie Baytown PD mourning loss of K-9 who was bitten by venomous snake The Baytown Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own and held a special procession Thursday in honor of Lenin, who officers say made a lasting impact on the department’s K-9 Unit. According to officers, Lenin was a …

Died 3/8/23 Handler Aaron Steere Warwick mourns loss of retired police K-9 The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Viking. K9 Viking passed away on 3/8/23 just 2 days before his 13th birthday and would have been 13 years old and was partnered with Officer Aaron Steere with the Warwick Police …

Handler – Officer Hagin North Texas police department mourns loss of K-9 officer Lt. Dan The Sansom Park Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its beloved and its very first K-9 officers. The SPPD announced Tuesday that Lt. Dan had passed away after a recent cancer diagnosis. His last night on the job was March 1, where …

Handler – Officer Philip Mazur Retired Gurnee police dog dies A retired Gurnee police dog named Hunter has died. The German shepherd had retired in September 2021, according to a Tuesday evening post on the department’s Facebook page. He had joined the department in 2014 and was German Shepherd. Private donations totaling $55,480 allowed the department to acquire the dog …

Handler – Lt. Toby Czapla Nebraska State Patrol remembers retired service dog Troopers are remembering the life and service of an old friend.Murphy, a retired service dog who worked with the Nebraska State Patrol, died Monday.During his time on duty, Murphy served under the Police Service Dog Division with his assigned trooper, Lt. Toby Czapla.The state patrol said Murphy joined …