Handler – Officer DeSantis Creedmoor Police Department loses K9 Creedmoor Police Department loses its first K9 officer, Dex, according to a press release.Dex, a 19-month-old German Shepard joined CPD in August of this year. He was set to graduate from this training at the end of September.“The loss of Dex is devastating to our entire department, especially his handler Officer …

Died – 9/9/24 Handler – Officer Michael Gilboy Franklin officers say goodbye to one of their three police dogs Franklin police officers and others from throughout the region lined Panther Way on Monday to say goodbye to police dog Robbi.Robbi, one of the department’s three police dogs, died Monday at age 7. He had been recently diagnosed with throat cancer.”Robbi …

Handler – Sergeant Narlock Ingham County Sheriff announces passing of retired K-9 The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its K-9s.13-year-old Smoke was retired from the force and recently passed away.He started working with the Sheriff’s Office in 2015 and was trained in narcotics and tracking. The Sheriff’s Office said Smoke “loved every minute of …

Died 9/7/24 Handler – Sgt. Ryan Starbuck Vancouver Police mourn the loss of retired K9 officer Ivar after notable career The Vancouver Police Department is mourning the death of retired K9 officer Ivar.VPD says Ivar served the department for nearly 8 years. Ivar retired in 2021 and continued to live with his former handler, Sgt. Ryan Starbuck and his family.“This …

Died – 9/6/24 Handler – Lt. Evan Boulanger Belmont Police Department remembers retired K-9 Vito K9 Vito served the community for eight years with his partner Lt. Evan Boulanger. K9 Vito came to the U.S. from Slovakia in 2014 and had won several awards.

Died – 9/6/24 Handler – officer John Laudeman Delaware K9 officer dies after brief battle with cancer A K9 officer who had dedicated the past five years to serving the city of Delaware died of cancer on Friday. The Delaware Police Department announced the death of Tyson, a K9 on their force, Friday evening. DPD said Tyson died after a …

Handler – Lt. Brian Cummings Retired Colorado Springs K-9 Diesel remembered for ‘incredible career’ The Colorado Springs Police Department’s K-9 unit had to say goodbye to one of its retired furry friends Friday, as canine Diesel passed away at 14. Diesel served the city of Colorado Springs from 2012 to 2019 as a narcotics detection and patrol apprehension dog. Police …

Handler – Cpl. Clouden Retired Portage County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Felon dies The Portage County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of K-9 Felon, whose four paws enforced the laws for more than 8.5 years.K-9 Felon was partnered with Cpl. Clouden in 2014, and retired on March 11, 2022.Sheriff Bruce D. Zuchowski said K-9 Felon “had a successful career beside …

Police Dog Beau Mourned Moreton District police are mourning the death of Police Dog Beau.PD Beau retired from service in early 2023 to live with his handler Senior Constable Matt Grace and his family.He the Queensland Police Service in 2015 when he was seven weeks old, training with Sen-Constable Grace.Before settling in Moreton, the pair travelled around the state including …

Died 9/5/24 Handler – Sergeant Bryan Baxter The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Paco at the age of 14 years old on 9/5/24. K9 Paco was born in Holland and imported to the Czech Republic before coming to the United States. He served the Madison Police Department with distinction for …