Died – 6/20/24 Handler – Deputy Zaid Abdullah Another police dog dies while trying to help officers arrest a suspect in South Carolina For the second time this month, a police dog has been killed while trying to help arrest a suspect in South Carolina. A Richland County Sheriff’s Department dog named Wick was struck and killed by a car …

Died – 6/19/24 Handler – Officer Seth Pionke Plover police mourning loss of retired K9 officer BillPlover police are mourning the passing of its second K9 dog, Bill. Bill served the Plover Police Department from 2017 until he was medically retired following a cancer diagnosis in 2021. Bill was partnered with his human handler, Officer Seth Pionke, and continued to …

Died 6/19/24 Handler – Sgt. Antonio M. Dominguez Carteret Police Mourn K-9 ‘Officer’ Ukon’s ‘End-of-Watch’ The borough Police Department is mourning the recent death of retired K-9 ‘Officer’ Ukon, a German Shepherd who served the community with distinction alongside handler Sgt. Antonio M. Dominguez.In a poignant June 19th Facebook post, Carteret Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 47 announced Ukon’s passing, …

Died – 6/18/24 Handler – Sgt. Chris Kinsey York County Sheriff’s Office bloodhound unexpectedly dies A K9 bloodhound with the York County Sheriff’s Office unexpectedly died Tuesday morning.Fred was a “dedicated and exceptional member” of the YCSO K9 team for ten years. Deputies said Fred was a part of over 250 suspect captures and was critical in locating missing persons.“Fred’s …

Died – 6/18/24 Handler – Officer Melvin Emond. Southington PD Mourns Loss Of Beloved Police K-9 The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Kira at the age of 11 years old on 6/17/24 who was partnered with Officer Mel Emond with the Southington Police Department in Connecticut. Officer Emond had to …

Handler – Sgt. Cody Grace East Baton Rouge deputies mourn loss of K-9 who served for seven years A K-9 named Lennox who served with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office passed away this week.K9 Lennox retired from service in 2022 after serving for seven years. Sgt. Cody Grace partnered with the Belgian Malinois. Lennox “played a vital role in …

Died – 6/6/24 Handler – Sgt. April Sharpeta Maryland Officials Mourn the Loss of Beloved NRP K-9 Badger On June 6, the Maryland Natural Resources Police bid farewell to K9 Badger, a distinguished member of their team known for his spirited “Honey Badger” personality. Partnered with Sgt. April Sharpeta, K9 Badger served the force with distinction since joining in 2013, …

Died 6/15/24 Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office police dog dies from unexpected illness The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a four-legged colleague after a rapid, unexpected illness.Police Dog Deputy Rudy got sick on Friday, June 14, from a rare and unpreventable condition. Despite emergency treatment, and his characteristic determination, Rudy died early Saturday morning, June 15, with …

Troy police dog dies after 8 years of service It is with great sadness that we announce K9 Bruiser passed away due to health issues/complications. For the past eight years, K9 Bruiser has loyally served the Troy Police Department.

Greenville Co. Sheriff’s Office ‘hearts are broken’ after K-9′s death Handler – Deputy Mike Derosa The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday afternoon that Dooley, a member of their K-9 unit, has died.In a Facebook post, the GCSO explained that “after 9 years of service to GCSO, our beautiful 13 year old Belgian Malinois/Shepherd mix, finally met the fight he …