Monthly Archives: June 2024

K9 Ace – Groton Town, Connecticut

Died – 6/6/24 Handler – Officer Shawn Lisee The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of Retired K9 Ace on 6/6/24 at the age of 12 years old who was partnered with Officer Shawn Lisee with the Groton Town Police Department in Connecticut. K9 Ace was euthanized due to failing health. Although this was …

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K9 Spike – Scott County, Iowa

Former Scott County Sheriff K9 laid to rest A former K9 for the Scott County Sheriff’s Office was laid to rest Wednesday in the care of his handler. Spike started at the department in 2013 and worked as a narcotics and patrol canine until retiring in 2021. An honor procession from Eldrige to Bettendorf took place Wednesday, June 5. “K9 …

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K9 Mato – Knox County, Tennessee

Died – 6/4/24 Handler – Captain Overton Retired Knox County Sheriff’s Office K-9 officer passes away A retired K-9 officer with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office passed away.Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Deputy Lyon announced K-9 Mato passed away on Monday.“We are thankful for his dedicated service to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Knox County,” the …

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K9 Aiko – Bath, Michigan

Died 6/2/24 Handler – Officer Michael Lapham Bath Township Police Department’s first K9 officer dies: ‘You were such a good boy’ Bath Township Police Department’s first K9 officer, Aiko, has died. According to the police department, Aiko was laid to rest Sunday due to health complications. Officer Aiko joined the police department in April 2014. He was part of numerous …

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K9 Senna – Blackwell, Oklahoma

Died 6/1/24 Handler – Officer Dylan Landers Memorial procession honors Blackwell K9 officer Several law enforcement agencies gathered on Monday to remember Senna, who died on June 1 after a hemangiosarcoma cancer diagnoses. A memorial procession was held for a Blackwell Police Department K9 officer who died this month.Several law enforcement agencies gathered on Monday to remember Senna, who died …

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K9 Max – Wiltshire, England

Handler – PC Tracy Doughty Sadness as Wiltshire Police dog ‘feared by criminals’ dies PD Max died aged nearly 13 having retired from Wiltshire Police in 2019.The news was shared on Wiltshire Police Dogs’ X account, saying: “Some sad news, retired PD Max has passed away, at nearly 13. “He was a fantastic police dog, feared equally by criminals and …

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