Yearly Archives: 2024

K9 Duc – Beaumont, Texas

Died 9/5/24 Handler – Deputy Crain K-9 Duc put to rest after sustaining critical spinal injury The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced the End of Watch for K-9 Duc who was put to rest today after sustaining a critical spinal injury. K-9 Duc (pronounced Duke) worked with the sheriff’s office until the end before he was put to rest with …

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K9 Zeta – Dayton, Ohio

Died 9/4/24 Handler – Officer Nathan Speelman Dayton Police hold final salute for retired K-9 Zeta at local hospital Dayton Police saying their final goodbyes Wednesday to retired K-9 Zeta.Fellow K-9s and officers from departments across the Miami Valley came out to give Zeta her final salute at the Woodman Drive Animal Hospital.It is with tremendous sadness that we announce …

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K9 Lane – New York State Police

Died 9/4/24 Handler – BDU Chief Technical Sergeant David I. Turner Jr. New York State Police Announce Death of K9 Cop Lane The New York State Police announced the unexpected death of Canine Lane, a longtime member of the department, in a statement issued Wednesday. Lane had served with his handler, BDU Chief Technical Sergeant David I. Turner Jr., since …

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K9 Bako – Chandler, Arizona

Died – 9/3/24 Handler – Sgt. Mike Armentrout Handler – Officer Ron Emary Chandler police mourn death of retired patrol K-9 Bako The Chandler police community has heavy hearts after they said goodbye to one of their own retired police dogs.K-9 Bako died on Tuesday, police said, but didn’t say how. He spent 10 years with the department, working as …

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K9 Farel – Walla Walla, Washington

Died – 8/30/24 Handler – K9 Ofc. Goodwin WWPD retired K9 Farel dies The Walla Walla Police Department is informing the community of the passing of retired K9 Farel. The Belgian Malinois passed away last Friday.Born in Slovakia on March 16, 2011, he traveled to the United States and began his police career in December 2012.Throughout K9 Farel’s career, he …

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K9 Crash – Moreton, Australia

Died 8/30/24 Handler – Constable Rob Stephensen K9 Crash Mourned Just one of the Police Dogs depicted in a mural at Caboolture Police Station remains in active service after the passing of another of the cohort. The Moreton Dog Squad is mourning the loss of eight-and-a-half-year-old PD Crash, who passed away on August 30. His death followed those of retired …

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K9 Diezel – Idaho Falls, Idaho

Died – 8/26/24 Idaho Falls police dog dies, heart tumor found The Idaho Falls Police Department announced that Diezel, a 2-year-old Dutch Shepherd police dog, unexpectedly died Monday. A necropsy found a large tumor on the dog’s heart, according to a Facebook post from the department.“We are really disappointed to lose Diezel,” said Jessica Clements, public information officer for the …

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K9 Dash – Amherst, Massachusetts

Handler – Sergeant TJ Clark Amherst’s first police dog passes after battling heart disease Massachusetts The Amherst Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of active patrol K-9 Dash. K-9 Dash was laid to rest on 08/26/2024 with his handler, Sergeant TJ Clark and his family by his side, after a hard-fought battle with heart disease. Dash had a …

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K9 Mickey – Bengaluru, India

Died 8/26/24 K-9 Mickey, A Narcotics Dog Passes Away In Bengaluru In a tragic loss, a narcotics dog from the K-9 unit in Bengaluru passed away on Monday. The news was shared by Bengaluru Paw Petrol on the social media platform X, announcing the loss of the dog named K9 Mickey.The X handle of Bengaluru Paw Petrol shared the visuals …

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K9 Spirit – Geauga, Ohio

Died – 8/25/24 Handler – Sergeant Smith Retired K9 Spirit has passed away It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news of the passing of retired K9, Spirit. Spirit passed away last night at home with Sergeant Smith. Spirit began his service in 2012 with Sergeant Smith. Spirit retired on October 3, 2023, Spirit enjoyed his …

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