Died – 12/31/24 Handler – Deputy Lucas Bedenbaugh K-9 dies of ‘natural causes’ in Columbia County A K-9 deputy with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office died of “natural causes” this week.Officials say K-9 Arko died suddenly in his kennel on New Year’s Eve. He was not on duty at the time.A necropsy of the dog was performed at the Compassion …

Handler – Lieutenant Brandon Caton Salisbury Police Department mourns death of K9 Miso, who served SPD for long time Maryland With great sadness, SPD shares the passing of retired K9 Miso, who crossed the rainbow bridge earlier today, surrounded by his loving family.Miso began his proud service with the City of Salisbury in October of 2011 and marked the initiation …

Died 12/30/24 Handler – Officer M. Barnette Houston Police Department mourns K9 Blitz The Houston Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own, K9 Blitz, a Belgian-born police dog who ended his watch on December 30, 2024.K9 Blitz faithfully served the department alongside his partner, Officer M. Barnette, for four years.HPD stated that Blitz’s courage will never …

Died 12/26/24 Handler – Cpl. Parker Madeen. Starkville Police announces passing of K9 Kojack Sad news out of Starkville today.The Starkville Police Department announces the passing of K9 Kojack.The department says Kojack passed away unexpectedly while in a boarding facility on December 26th.The police pup was a member of the Starkville Police Department since September 30, 2021.The department ended their …

Died 12/30/24 Knoxville Mourns the Loss of Beloved Retired K9 Officer Gunner at Age 13 The Knoxville Police Department is in mourning following the death of one of its former four-legged officers, K9 Gunner. The retired police dog passed away at the age of 13, as confirmed on Wednesday by a department social media post. “We are saddened by the …

Knox County Sheriff’s Office mourning loss of K-9 The Knox County Sheriff’s Office announced they were mourning the loss of one of its K-9s.They said K-9 Roky and his handler Rusty spent seven years together serving the community.“During this time Rusty had major surgery, which would have retired many officers, but he was determined to finish what he and Roky …

Handler – Officer Trey Kerwin Retired Lexington police K-9 passes away A retired police dog for the Lexington Police Department died last week, according to the police department.K-9 Nufo died after complications from a medical disorder.He retired in July 2023 and was living with his partner Officer Trey Kerwin.The pair had worked together for the Lexington Police Department since 2018.The …

Police bid emotional farewell to canine Reeta The police paid an emotional farewell to Reeta, a dog, that passed away here. The dog which belonged to the Kalaburagi District Police Dog Squad was a crucial part of several operations and criminal investigation.Superintendent of Police Adduru Srinivasalu paid his last respects to the most trusted canine and expressed that Reeta’s passing …

Handler – Sgt. Greg Jennings Former Knox County K-9 Edo passes away The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a former K9 officer.K9 Edo served the people of Knox County from April of 2015 to late 2018, with his handler Sgt. Greg Jennings, the sheriff’s office said.During that time K9 Edo specialized in narcotics detection, as well …

Died 12/24/24 Handler – Officer Sean Young Edina Police announce the death of retired K-9 The Edina Police Department announced the death of a retired K-9 this week. The department said that 11-year-old Blitz peacefully passed away on Tuesday due to advanced cancer. Blitz retired on Dec. 31, 2023, after eight years with the department and over 650 calls for …