Yearly Archives: 2024

K9 Djambo – Kanawha, West Virginia

Handler – , Sgt. Lyons Kanawha County law enforcement officers mourn loss of retired K-9 Djambo Kanawha County law enforcement officers are mourning the loss of a retired K-9 officer.K-9 Djambo served the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office for eight years prior to his 2022 retirement.”With great sadness, we say goodbye to our beloved Djambo as he crosses the rainbow bridge,” …

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K9 Tyrann – Salina, Kansas

Died 9/18/24 Salina K-9 killed in the line of duty “It is with a heavy heart that the Salina Police Department announces the passing of one of our canines, K-9 Tyrann,” the SPD said in a news release.Police say “Ty” died Wednesday in an accidental fall from an elevated position. He was on duty at the time.“Ty was an active …

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K9 Quinn – East Lansing, Michigan

Handler Lt. Travis Bove ELPD K9 responsible for ‘most captures in department history’ passes away The East Lansing Police Department’s most successful K9 has passed away, the Department announced on social media.Quinn, a retired 13.5-year-old K9 police dog was laid to rest on Wednesday.Quinn began working for ELPD in 2013 with his handler Lt. Travis Bove.Quinn and Bove were assigned …

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K9 Chase – Utah County, Utah

Died – 9/18/24 Handler – Deputy Ryan ‘End of Watch’ for Utah County Sheriff’s K9 office The Utah County Sheriff’s Office has announced the loss of one of its fur-bearing officers.“With heavy hearts the Utah County Sheriff’s Office K9 team announces the passing of K9 Chase,” the agency said online Thursday night.“He began his career in the fall of 2020 …

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K9 Bolos – St. George, Utah

Died 9/17/24 Handler – Sgt. Shawn Peterson Retired Iron Co. Sheriff K-9 dies For five years, K-9 Bolos led his handler through the darkest corners of Iron County, his sharp nose tracking criminals and his loyal heart protecting the community he served. Last week, Bolos’ mission came to an end — not in a chase or a rescue, but at …

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K9 Patriot – St. Johns, Florida

Died 9/17/24 Handler – Deputy Doug Kowieski St. Johns County K9 passes away after more than 9 years of service The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office announced that one of its K9s passed away after more than 9 years of service.Officials said K9 Patriot, a Yellow Labrador Retriever, served in narcotics detection, tracking and evidence alongside his handler Deputy Doug …

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K9 Rey – Montgomery, Marland

Handler – Deputy Buttrey Sheriff’s Office Mourns The Unexpected Loss of K9 Rey The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office K9 section is mourning the loss of K9 Rey. K9 Rey was the current partner to Deputy Buttrey. K9 Rey passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly over the weekend.Per the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, “K9 Rey was a 9‐year‐old Belgian Malinois and served …

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K9 Buzz – West Midlands, England

Died – 9/15/24 Handler – PC Matt Thompson West Midlands Police pay tribute to ‘fantastic’ PD Buzz who died from heart attack West Midlands Police have paid tribute to a “fantastic” serving police dog who died after suffering a heart attack.PD Buzz was born in 2019 and became a fully licensed police dog in 2021.The force said that during his …

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K9 Mick – Nevada State Police

Died 9/14/24 Nevada State Police honors life of K9 that recently passed The Nevada State Police honors the life of a retired K9.According to NSP, K9 Mick passed away on Sept. 14.K9 Mick was born on October 13, 2013, and dedicated his service to the Nevada Highway Patrol from 2015 to 2021.Nevada State Police says he had keen abilities and …

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K9 Roscoe – Vacaville, California

Handler – Lt. Piro Vacaville K-9 put down after cancer diagnosis A retired K-9 officer was put down shortly after his cancer diagnosis, the Vacaville Police Department announced. Roscoe “honorably” served the department for over five “fabulous” years. In addition to fighting crime, Roscoe was seen at community events and schools where one could meet and pet him. Roscoe and …

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