Handler – Officer Billy Hanson Visalia PD retired K-9 passes away The Visalia Police Department announced with heavy hearts the passing of retired police K9 Roto.Officials described Roto, a Dutch Shepherd, as dedicated, loyal, and a tremendous asset to the department.Officers say Roto loyally served for about five years – alongside Officer Billy Hansen from 2018 to 2022.Upon retirement, officials …

Handler – Officer Bryan The Lebanon Police Department (LPD) is mourning the loss of beloved K9 Rush.Rush served as a narcotics K9 for the LPD from 2013 to 2019 alongside his handler K9 Officer Bryan.After Rush retired, the LPD said he enjoyed a fulfilling life filled with love and many treats from his family.“Our thoughts and prayers are with the …

Handler – Officer Black Handler – Lt. Muzzatti Rest easy, good boy’: Takoma Park K-9 officer passes away In a post on Thursday morning, officials said that a Takoma Park K-9 officer passed away.The Takoma Park Police Department said that 12-year-old K-9 Kota had passed away. He served the community from 2015 until 2021, during which time he had two …

Died – 8/14/24 Handler – Dhanesh Handler – Manoj Tracker Sara’s death a huge loss for dog squad Sara, the tracker of the Venjarammoodu dog squad, who found the crucial evidence that led to the arrest of the accused in the Ayirooppara Radhakrishnan murder case in Pothencode, passed away on Wednesday.The eight-year-old German Shepherd died of kidney disease. Sara, born …

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Handler – Officer Landon Bolding Parlier police mourning loss of retired K9 Officer Koba The Parlier Police Department is mourning the loss of a beloved K9 officer.Koba joined the department in 2019 and took part in several crime-suppression operations, searches and arrests.Koba was diagnosed with a rare, neurological disorder, which led to an early retirement in January of this year.He …

Died 8/10/24 Handler – Senior Constable Jim Griffiths Vale Retired Police Dog Kaos Dies Retired Police Dog (PD) Kaos tragically passed away on August 10, aged 12, after serving seven years as a much loved and respected member of the Queensland Police Service. During his years of service (2014 to 2021), PD Kaos and his handler Senior Constable Jim Griffiths, …

Died – 8/9/24 Handler – (Detective/Constable) Adam Handscomb Durham police dog dies, ‘RIP Flex Man’ Durham Regional Police Service K-9 Unit dog Flex has died.“It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Police Service Dog Flex,” announced Durham police on social media. “Flex was responsible for locating hundreds of subjects during his illustrious (nine-year) career.”The service dog could …

Died 8/8/24 Handler – Chief Rick Van Wyck Lewis County Sheriff’s Office announces death of retired K9 Axel The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of retired K9 Axel. The dog served in the sheriff’s office from February 2013 until his retirement in August 2021. K9 Axel died at home Aug. 8 while surrounded by the family of …

Died – 8/8/24 Police dog Gizmo who recovered 9 million worth of drugs dies A Police Scotland dog which helped to discover drugs worth more than 9 million has died.PD Gizmo had been part of the force for 10 years and had been based at the Loch Ryan Port and assisted in drug recoveries across Scotland.The sprocker spaniel died on …