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Handler – Officer Landon Bolding Parlier police mourning loss of retired K9 Officer Koba The Parlier Police Department is mourning the loss of a beloved K9 officer.Koba joined the department in 2019 and took part in several crime-suppression operations, searches and arrests.Koba was diagnosed with a rare, neurological disorder, which led to an early retirement in January of this year.He …

Died 8/10/24 Handler – Senior Constable Jim Griffiths Vale Retired Police Dog Kaos Dies Retired Police Dog (PD) Kaos tragically passed away on August 10, aged 12, after serving seven years as a much loved and respected member of the Queensland Police Service. During his years of service (2014 to 2021), PD Kaos and his handler Senior Constable Jim Griffiths, …

Died – 8/9/24 Handler – (Detective/Constable) Adam Handscomb Durham police dog dies, ‘RIP Flex Man’ Durham Regional Police Service K-9 Unit dog Flex has died.“It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Police Service Dog Flex,” announced Durham police on social media. “Flex was responsible for locating hundreds of subjects during his illustrious (nine-year) career.”The service dog could …

Died 8/8/24 Handler – Chief Rick Van Wyck Lewis County Sheriff’s Office announces death of retired K9 Axel The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of retired K9 Axel. The dog served in the sheriff’s office from February 2013 until his retirement in August 2021. K9 Axel died at home Aug. 8 while surrounded by the family of …

K-9 Rex euthanized during biting incident The Georgetown Police Department announced that police K-9 Rex was euthanized following the incident on Aug. 1.GPD said in a release that Rex had bitten a family member of his handler. Authorities were dispatched to remove Rex from the premises when Rex became aggressive and bit one of the handlers. Officials said that Rex’s …

Died 8/6/24 Handler – Officer O’Donnell Cranston Police K-9 Blesk To Be Euthanized Due To Illness The department is saddened to announce the illness and imminent passing of K-9 Blesk.K-9 Blesk is a Czech Shepherd born on 10/09/2013. K-9 Officer O’Donnell selected Blesk on 7/22/2015. Shortly thereafter, he attended a K-9 police academy at the RI Department of Corrections and …

Died 8/5/24 Handler – Officer Paul Smith The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Kane at the age of 10 years old on 8/5//24 K9 Kane was partnered with Officer Paul Smith with the Ansonia Police Department in Connecticut. Officer Smith made the decision to have K9 Kane euthanized to end …

Handler – Captain S. Russell Haltom City Says Farewell to Beloved K9 Officer Filo After Years of Dedicated Service The Haltom City community is mourning the loss of a retired K9 officer, known affectionately as Filo, who served the Haltom City Police Department for 8 faithful years. The Haltom City Police Department announced the sad news, commending Filo for his …

Died 8/5/24 Handler – Officer Dan Foster Police Department mourns First Washington Police K9 The first K9 dog to serve in the Washington Police Department has died.The department says Thor was euthanized on Monday for acute medical conditions related to his age.Thor lived to 13 years old, and served in the city from December of 2012 to May of 2022.The …