Yearly Archives: 2023

K9 Kilo – Troy, Michigan

Died 11/30/23 Handler – Officer Adam Sinutko Troy Police Department K9 dies from terminal illness, weeks after retirement Died – 11/30/23 K9 officer Kilo died on Nov. 30. Kilo died from a terminal illness, 10 weeks after retiring, the department said.

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K9 Groot – Vallego, Callifornia

Died – 11/27/23 Handler – Officer Jones K9 Groot loses battle with degenerative myelopathy The city’s Vallego Police Department has announced the death of K9 Officer Groot.Groot retired in January and was recently diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy.Canine degenerative myelopathy, also known as chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy, is an incurable, progressive disease of the canine spinal cord that is similar in many …

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K9 Bentley – Gqeberha, South Africa

Second sad loss for K9 unit as patrol dog Bentley succumbs to cancer Handler – Sergeant Wallace Kettledas The K9 Unit in Gqeberha has suffered yet another loss after K9 Bentley had to be euthanized after suffering from cervical spondylosis.Earlier this month his fellow K9 officer Mufasa was laid to rest after succumbing to cancer.Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu says …

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K9 Dan – Milwaukie, Wisconsin

Died 11/27/23 Handler – Officer Christopher Ederesinghe Milwaukee K-9 farewell; retired detective says goodbye to partner They worked side-by-side to keep illegal drugs off Milwaukee streets, but now a retired detective is saying goodbye to his partner, K-9 Dan.There are few things stronger than the bond between a pet and its owner, but after years together on the streets, Christopher …

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K9 Keylo – Stevens, Washington

Handler – Sergeant Mark Coon Stevens County Sheriff’s Office mourns K9 Keylo after 12 years of service The Stevens County Sheriff’s Office remembered one of their own, K9 Keylo, as he retired after 12 years of service.Keylo was part of the sheriff’s office narcotic detection unit. He spent eight years with Sergeant Mark Coon “sniffing out drugs and putting dealers …

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K9 Sam – Rhode Island State Police

Handler – Trooper Damien Maddox Rhode Island State Police mourn the loss of beloved K-9 Sam after decade-long service Rhode Island State Police announced one of their beloved K-9s has passed away.The team said K-9 Sam has died.Sam worked under Trooper Maddox as a patrol and explosives detection German Shepherd.They worked together for 10 years.

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K9 Britt – Cornelius, North Carolina

Died 11/22/23 Handler – Corporal Russell Retired K9 Officer Britt passes away A retired K9 officer passed away Wednesday morning, according to reports from the Cornelius Police Department.K9 Officer Britt started on patrol in November 2012 and worked alongside his partner, Corporal Russell, until May 2021 when he retired. Britt remained with Corporal Russell throughout his retirement. He was surrounded …

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K9 Rocky – McAllen, Texas

Died – 11/21/23 McAllen ISD police bid farewell to K-9 Officer Rocky McAllen police are mourning the loss of their beloved K-9 Rocky.Tuesday marked the end of watch for Rocky who served the McAllen Independent School District Police Department for four years. According to McAllen ISD police, Rocky died due to health related illnesses. “He fought as hard and as …

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K9 Kubo – Charlestown, Indiana

Died 11/20/23 Handler – Sgt. Ben Bertram Retired Charlestown Police K-9 dies nearly 5 We are saddened to announce the passing of retired Charlestown Police Department K9, Kubo; end of watch 11/20/2023. K9 Kubo served the Charlestown community from March 2012 through retirement in November 2017; as the dedicated and faithful duty partner of beloved CHPD Sgt. Ben Bertram, 33, …

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K9 Kalyani – Poonthura, India

Died 11/20/23 Mystery surrounds death of police dog Kalyani; postmortem confirms poisoning, action taken against three policemen The death of Kalyani, a police dog, credited for aiding in numerous cases, remains a mystery. According to the post-mortem report, Kalyani succumbed to poisoning. Consequently, three policemen faced disciplinary action in connection with the incident. A case has been registered by Poonthura …

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