Died 1/28/24 Handler – Officer Al Hadac Chicago police are mourning the loss of two K9 officers who died in less than a month.According to Chicago police, K9 officer Lun died suddenly while on duty on Monday and K9 officer Max died on Sunday, Jan. 28, following an illness.Officers paid tribute to the two fallen K9s in a social media …
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K9 Holder – Rockland, New York
Handler – Sergeant Myers Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Announce the Passing of K9 Holder, First Bloodhound Tracking Canine in Department History In a post on social media, the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office announce the passing of K9 Holder, the first bloodhound tracking canine to serve in the Sheriff’s Department. Below is the statement released by the Sheriff’s Office.“It is with …
Read More »K9 Logan – Massachusetts State Police
Died – 1/27/24 Retired Massachusetts State Police K-9 ‘Logan” passes away “The State Police Association of Massachusetts was saddened to learn of the passing of retired MSP K-9 Logan.Following 6 years of service to the Commonwealth, K-9 Logan medically retired and was able to stay with his partner and family who graciously adopted him, allowing him to enjoy his final …
Read More »K9 Kodi – Blount, Tennessee
Died – 1/26/24 Handler – Deputy Cory Phillips Blount County K-9 officer dies The Blount County Sheriff’s Office announced on Saturday that a K-9 officer passed away.Officials said K-9 Kodi passed away on Friday after a short illness.K-9 Kodi was born in 2015 and joined BCSO Deputy Cory Phillips while he was working for the Alcoa Police Department, BCSO said.He …
Read More »K9 Tinto – Charleston, South Carolina
Handler – Sgt. Judson Haithcock Charleston Police retired K9 passes away The Charleston Police Department (CPD) announced the passing of one of their retired K9s on Friday.Tinto was a 14-year-old Belgian Malinois partnered with Sgt. Judson Haithcock.The K9 worked with the Explosive Devices Team from 2011 to 2018, and he served at special events, conducting protective sweeps and aiding in …
Read More »K9 Mack – Regina, Canada
Handler – Cst. Fink Late Regina police service dog receives special final send off from colleagues Members of the Regina Police Service (RPS) lined streets in the city Thursday for a final farewell to one of their own, service dog Mack. According to Regina police, Mack died following a sudden and aggressive immune system disease.“Everyone did everything they could for …
Read More »K9 Ole – Stoughton, Wisconsin
Stoughton Police Dept. mourns loss of K-9 Ole Handler – Officer Chad O’Neil The Stoughton Police Department is mourning the loss of its first K-9 officer.SPD K-9 Ole’s End of Watch was announced in a Facebook post Wednesday by the department.Ole retired after serving nine years on the force.The Stoughton Police Dept. thanked Ole’s handler Chad O’Neil for caring for …
Read More »K9 Sara – Richmond, Virginia
Died – 1/23/24 Handler – Officer Robin Robinson Richmond Police Department Mourns the Loss of Retired K-9 Sara In a sad turn of events, just days after the passing of retired K-9 Sarik, RPD mourns the loss of another retired police K-9, the beloved K-9 Sara.K-9 Sara served the community for ten years as a narcotics detection K-9 before retiring …
Read More »K9 Jinxe – Louisa, Virginia
Handler – Officer Dan Conry Louisa County Sheriff’s Office announces passing of K9 Jinxe “The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office is sad to announce that a member of our first responder family,” they wrote in a Facebook post. “K9 Jinxe was laid to rest January 23, 2024, unexpectedly.”Jinxe’s handler, Dan Conry, is a long-standing member of the Grandview Fire Department and …
Read More »K9 Mannox – Spencer, Iowa
Died – 1/21/24 Handler – Lieutenant Patrick Westfall Spencer Police Department Announces Passing of K-9 Officer The Spencer Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own with the passing of its long-time K-9 officer. Officer Mannox was an 11-year-old Belgian Malionis that had served the local community since 2014 while also forming a special bond with his …
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