Died 11/20/23 Handler – Deputy Smusz Retired Botetourt County K9 passes away The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its retired K9s, Jaap.Deputy Jaap passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, and served the community fearlessly. He was described as “a loyal companion and an invaluable member” of the team. In 2017, Jaap began his career …

Died – 11/19/23 Handler – Cpl. Fullerton Rogers County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies after being diagnosed with cancer The Rogers County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) said a K-9 died today after he was diagnosed with cancer late last week.RCSO said K-9 Bosko joined the department in March 2021 and was a state certified K-9 through CLEET and held national certifications through …

Died – 11/17/23 K-9 killed by friendly fire in operation with College Park police A K9 with the South Fulton Police Department has died after he was shot in the line of duty by an officer with another department. South Fulton police confirmed K9 Max’s death Friday. Officials said South Fulton and College Park police were trying to catch a …

Handler – Sgt. Michelle Lyman Retired Raleigh police K-9 passes away after serving 9 years Raleigh police are saying a final farewell to a retired pooch who was a dual-purpose patrol narcotics dog.K-9 Kota, who joined Raleigh police in June 2010, served with the department for nine full years, according to a Friday news release from Raleigh Police Department.K-9 Kota …

Died – 11/16/23 Handler – Officer Daniel Gumm Suspect strangles Sedgwick County K-9 Wichita police identified the K-9 killed in the line of duty on Thursday as Public Service Dog (PSD) Bane.Sheriff Jeff Easter said PSD Bane was eight years old. He came to the sheriff’s office from the Wichita Police Department and has been with his handler for over …

Handler – Lieutenant Jason Velasquez Poteet ISD K9 succumbs after rattlesnake bite Poteet ISD is paying tribute to K9 Ewa who succumbed to her injuries and passed away after battling a rattlesnake bite on Oct. 29, according to the district’s Facebook page.Ewa’s steadfast devotion to duty and strong spirit will be greatly missed by her handler Lieutenant Jason Velasquez, the …

Died – 11/13/23 Handler – Officer Aaron Young Police department announces unexpected death of K-9 The Canfield Police Department’s K-9 passed away on Monday after he was transported to a veterinary hospital for emergency surgery. K-9 Nix has served the city of Canfield since October 2020.An earlier post on the department’s page said Nix was transported to the veterinary hospital …

Handler – Officer Sean Bubnis Utica Police Department Mourns Loss of K9 Wolf The Utica Police Department announced the loss of K9 Wolf, a dedicated member of the force from 2016 to 2022.Handled by PO Sean Bubnis, Wolf specialized in bomb and safety sweeps. The canine was instrumental in four successful tracks and apprehensions. The Utica Police Department reports that …

Died 11/11/23 Tragic Collision Claims the Life of a Heroic K-9 Officer A devastating accident occurred on Saturday morning in the City of Franklin, Ohio, resulting in the loss of a brave and dedicated K-9 police officer. As reported by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a marked patrol cruiser, carrying two Franklin police officers and their loyal K-9 companion, collided …

Died – 11/10/23 Handler – Officer Nicole Geiman Barrow County K9 Ace ‘crossed the rainbow bridge’ after fighting hip dysplasia A retired Barrow County Sheriff’s Office K9 passed away Friday after battling hip dysplasia. According to sheriff’s deputies, K9 Ace “crossed the rainbow bridge after a hard-fought battle,” where his mind was strong but “his body had failed him.” Deputies …