Handler – Officer Dawn Hanizeski Award-winning Oak Creek Police K9 Nox who logged ‘extremely successful career’ has died Former Oak Creek Police K9 Nox, who had an “extremely successful career,” according to his handler, has died.Nox was a German shepherd from the Netherlands. His handler, Officer Dawn Hanizeski, initially took ownership of her former patrol partner after he retired with …
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K9 Axe – Hayward, North Carolina
Died 7/26/24 Handler – Deputy Hayden Green K-9 passes away ‘unexpectedly’ after over 6 years of service The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office announced that one of the department’s K-9s recently passed away “unexpectedly” following over six years of service. Deputies said the K-9, Axe, started working with his handler in 2018.According to deputies, during Axe’s time with his handler, they …
Read More »K9 Ammo – Sugar Creek, Missouri
Sugar Creek, Missouri community bids farewell to retired police K-9, Ammo The community of Sugar Creek, Missouri, said goodbye to Ammo, a retired police K-9, who was put to sleep after doctors found a tumor in his neck.A police car procession was held in his honor, starting from the Sugar Creek Police Department and ending at the Independence Animal Hospital. …
Read More »K9 Elsa – Gwinnett, Georgia
Died – 7/25/24 Handler – Sgt. Dan Larsen Retired Gwinnett Police K9 Dies After Battle With Spine Illness After spending nearly seven years with Gwinnett County Police, and battling a spine illness for some time, former K9 officer Elsa has died, police said Monday.Elsa, a Belgian Malinois, was put to rest Thursday, police said. The nature of the spine illness …
Read More »K9 Gypsy – Wahpeton, North Dakota
Died – 7/24/24 Handler – Officer Dustin Hill K-9 Gypsy took her final ride Retired Wahpeton Police Department K-9 Gypsy took her final ride this past Wednesday.Acclaimed K-9 in the Wahpeton community, Gypsy, a black Labrador mix came in first place for three consecutive years when K-9 teams from North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wyoming were trained at Camp …
Read More »K9 Durak – Newburgh, New York
Died 7/24/24 Handler – Officer Thompson K9 Durak Has Passed Away The Town of Newburgh Police Department has shared that a K9 in their department has passed away.On July 24th, 2024 the Town of Newburgh Police Department wrote on social media “It is with an extremely heavy heart that the Town of Newburgh PD shares the passing of Police K9 …
Read More »K9 Dag – Escanaba, Michigan
Handler – Lt. Gary Sovey Retired police dog that served in Upper Peninsula for years has died It is with deep regret to inform you of the passing of retired Escanaba Department of Public Safety K-9 Officer Dag. Dag, a Belgian Malinois came to us in 2012 from the Von Liche Kennels in Indiana. Dag served us proudly as a …
Read More »K9 Karim – Parsons, Kansas
Died – 7/22/24 Handler – Officer Devin Wisdom Parsons Police K9 passes away unexpectedly; investigation underway The Parsons Police Department announced the death of one of its K9 officers.Police say K9, Karim, a 4-year-old Belgium Malinois, had worked a 12-hour shift on Monday and appeared to be fine when his handler, Officer Devin Wisdom, placed him in his kennel yesterday. …
Read More »K9 Emmy – Richland, South Carolina
Died – 7/23/24 Handler – Lt. Gavin Walmsley Richland County K9 passes away The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) announced the passing of K9 Emmy who has served as a community relations dog for years.K9 Emmy passed away on Tuesday at the age of 10.Deputies said Emy and her partner Lt. Gavin Walmsley visited elementary schools, churches, businesses and community …
Read More »K9 Candy – Virginia Beach, Virginia
Died – 7/22/24 Handler – Master Deputy II Anthony “Tony” Natalzia Police Officers Salute K9 with Terminal Cancer on Her Final Walkout A devoted German shepherd named Candy has been a vital part of the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office since 2014, serving as their pioneering narcotics detection dog. Candy’s nearly decade-long service saw her conduct over 2,900 operational searches, leading …
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