Monthly Archives: October 2024

K9 Buster – Fresno, California

Fresno Police Department Announce the Passing of Beloved K-9 Buster, Who Served in Narcotics for Over 12 Years It is with a heavy heart that the Fresno Police Department announces the passing of our beloved Buster. Buster served the Fresno Police Department for over 12 years as a narcotics canine. He was very tenacious and dedicated when it came to …

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K9 Zak – Knox, Tennessee

Died 10/23/24 Retired Knox County K-9 dies after catching virus The Knox County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of one of its K-9s Wednesday.K-9 Zak was rushed to the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center Tuesday night because he was grasping for air.“After X-rays, it was found that Zak had caught a virus, and since his immune system was compromised, …

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K9 Tanja – Corpus Christi, Texas

Handler – Officer Chris Lynch Retired CCPD K-9 ‘Tanja’ dies, police department announces A beloved Corpus Christi Police Department K-9 has died, per the Corpus Christi Police Department Facebook page. The department’s Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Facebook page shared the news of the retired animal Monday night. She was 14. “It is with great sadness that we share the news …

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K9 Fuse – Kettering, Ohio

Handler – Officer Wright Kettering Police say goodbye to retired K-9 officer Fuse The Kettering Police Department announced Monday that a retired K-9 officer had died.Fuse served with the department from 2012-19. His first usage was in 2013.The department announced the news on their Facebook page. Fuse’s career included 624 narcotics usages and 16 evidence search usages. The U.S. Police …

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K9 Nero – Plymouth, Massachusetts

Handler – Officer Joseph Solari Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department announces passing of K-9 ‘Nero’ He was a trusted, faithful and loyal partner of K9 Officer Joseph Solari. K9 Nero was renowned across Plymouth County for his excellent tracking skills which led to numerous criminal suspect apprehensions.Officer Solari and K9 Nero were also credited with finding two missing juveniles, and assisting …

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K9 Kaiser – Marlborough, Massachusetts

Handler – Lieutenant Ken McKenzie Marlborough K-9 officer Kaiser dies The Marlborough Police Department recently announced the passing of “Kaiser,” its first K-9 officer.He began his career with Lieutenant Ken McKenzie in 2012.In a statement released on social media, the department said that he “served the city and surrounding communities with distinction and pride until his retirement in 2020.“Kaiser’s effectiveness …

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K9 Kai – West Yorkshire, England

Died 10/18/24 Beloved Police Dog Kai Passes Away Following Battle with Illness The police community is mourning the loss of Police Dog Kai, who passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the age of 7. Kai, known for his dedication and service, passed away with his handler, Chris, by his side after a prolonged battle with health issues.Kai’s health …

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K9 Maya – Mirzapur, India

Died – 10/18/24 Maya of Mirzapur’s dog squad dies, cremated with state honors Maya, a 2016-born female tracker of the dog squad of Mirzapur police, received an emotional farewell from SP Mirzapur Abhinandan and his team of officials and police personnel following her death on Friday.A tribute meet was organized at police lines where the Labrador retriever was given state …

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K9 Saber – York-Poquoson, Virginia

Died – 10/17/24 Handler – Sergeant Brett Schultz York-Poquoson Deputy Sheriff K9 ‘Saber’ died due to cancer Deputy Sheriff K9 ‘Saber’ died Thursday due to cancer, according to York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office.YPSO announced Saber’s cancer diagnosis in early October, as they found multiple tumors on his chest after he underwent emergency surgery. Additionally a tumor was removed from his spleen, showing …

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K9 Tara – Arlington, Washington

Died – 10/17/24 Handler – Officer Kendahl Metcalfe Arlington PD mourns the loss of beloved K9 Tara It is with profound sadness that the Arlington Police Department announces the passing of retired Police Narcotics Detection Canine (K9) Tara. End of Watch (EOW): October 17, 2024. K9 Tara fought bravely against an aggressive form of cancer but passed peacefully, surrounded by …

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