Monthly Archives: November 2024

K9 Gero – Effingham, Georgia

Handler – Officer Jamie Thompson Effingham County Sheriff’s Office remembers beloved K-9 ‘Lt. Gero’ The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) is mourning the loss of a beloved retired K-9.Lieutenant Gero served the ECSO from 2015 to 2022 under the handling of Strategic Firearms Commander (SFC) Jamie Thompson. In his career, Lt. Gero helped capture those who tried to evade authorities …

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K9 Gus – Overland, Kansas

Died 11/29/24 Handler – Officer Doherty 5 years after ‘hanging up the collar,’ retired K9 dies peacefully in handler’s care On Saturday, the Overland Park Police Department announced the passing of a former K9 officer.Gus was a Belgian Malinois born in the Netherlands. He joined the OPPD K9 unit in March 2014 and retired in April 2019 when he was …

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K9 Hasko – Windsor, Canada

Died 11/29/24 Handler – Constable Sean Richardson Retired K9 Officer Hasko Passes Away Retired Windsor Police K9 officer Hasko passed away on Friday. Hasko served the community for over nine years as the region’s first explosive detection canine, assisting in countless cases.“Hasko will always be remembered for his unwavering bravery, remarkable contributions, and dedication to keeping our community safe. His …

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K9 Thommo – Queensland, Australia

Handler – Scott Beloved Drug Detection dog, Thommo, passed away Queensland Corrective Services’ most beloved Passive Alert Drug Detection dog, Thommo, passed away recently after an extraordinary career and happy retirement with his handler Scott.QCS Commissioner Paul Stewart APM said the Ekka, crowd favourite 14-year-old Labrador and his handler Scott had played an important role in keeping Queensland correctional centres …

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K9 Gracie – Bennington, Vermont

Died – 11/28/24 Handler – Officer Robert Murawski Bennington Police mourn the sudden loss of K-9 Gracie Gracie, the 7-year-old Bennington K-9 Officer who helps with everything from locating drugs during a police raid to locating missing children, unexpectedly passed after a medical emergency, acccording to a Bennington PD Facebook announcement. Gracie was rushed to the Capital District Veterinary Hospital …

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K9 Enzo – Williamson, Texas

Died – 11/27/24 Handler – Deputy Derrick Johnson Retired Williamson County Sheriff’s Office K9 dies A longtime Williamson County Sheriff’s Office K9 has passed away. K9 Enzo passed away on Wednesday morning.Enzo began serving with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in 2013 and retired in 2021.Following his retirement, Enzo lived with his handler, Deputy Derrick Johnson.”K9 Enzo will be deeply …

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K9 Matti – New York State Police

Died – 11/27/24 Handler – Trooper Chris May Troop C mourns the loss of K9 Matti It is with deep regret and sadness that the New York State Police at Troop “C” announces the loss of K9 Matti. K9 Matti who worked with his partner Trooper Chris May has passed away. K9 Matti was stationed out of SP Binghamton, his …

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K9 Omac – Washington, New Jersey

Died 11/26/24 Handler – Ofc. Robert McGovern K9 Omac Passes It is with profound sadness that The Washington Township Police Department announced the passing of retired K9 Patrol and Narcotics detection dog, K9 Omac at approximately 0930 hours today. He was with his handler Officer Robert McGovern, his family and fellow handlers when he passed. K9 Omac and Officer McGovern …

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K9 Leo – Pune, India

Died – 11/26/24 Pune police mourn the loss of narcotics specialist canine Leo Pune City Police on Tuesday lost their narcotics specialist canine, Leo, who had played a key role in several major drugs busts in Pune and also in multi-agency drills over a career spanning eight years. His last rites were performed after holding a police guard of honor. …

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K9 Kaos – Union, Ohio

Died 11/26/24 Handler – Officer Perkins Union Township Police Department mourning loss of K9 officer Kaos The Union Township Police Department in Clermont County is mourning the loss of one of its K9 officers.The department posted to social media Tuesday night, saying Kaos, who served with the department for almost nine years, died Tuesday after he developed a cancerous tumor.Police …

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