Yearly Archives: 2024

K9 Arco – Fresno, California

Handler – Deputy Andrew Bright Fresno County Sheriff K-9 Arco passes away A retired K-9 from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office passed away at 10 and a half years old, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday. Arco was a Belgian Malinois who was born on Oct. 14, 2013, in the Netherlands. Sheriff’s officials say he arrived in the …

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K9 Fiona – Cheshire, North Wales

Cheshire and North Wales police dog unit mourn loss of legendary ‘thief catcher’ RPD Fiona Cheshire and North Wales Police Dog Alliance have announced the sudden and peaceful passing of Retired Police Dog (RPD) Fiona, a highly respected and beloved former member of their team.RPD Fiona, who fell seriously ill at home yesterday, was with her loving family in her …

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K9 Ruger – Nashville, Tennessee

Handler – Officer Bill Morgan Nashville police mourn death of retired K9 The Metro Nashville Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its retired K9s.MNPD said retired K9 Ruger has died.Ruger and his partner, Officer Bill Morgan, worked together to perform protective sweeps during some of Nashville’s largest events to ensure everyone’s safety.“He was an exceptional bomb detection …

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K9 Rock – Baltimore, Maryland

Died 6/13/24 Handler – Lt. S. Casey Baltimore County Police Department announces passing of retired K9 Rock K9 Rock faithfully served the department and the residents of Baltimore County from 2013 to 2018, when he retired.Rock was dual certified in patrol and narcotics detection.He passed peacefully with his handler Lt. S. Casey and other family members by his side.

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K9 Tonka – Waterford, Connecticut

Died – 6/13/24 Handler – Lieutenant Patrick Flanagan The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of K9 Tonka at the age of 10 years old on 6/13/24 who was partnered with Lieutenant Patrick Flanagan with the Waterford Police Department in Connecticut. Lieutenant Flanagan made the agonizing decision to have K9 Tonka euthanized which no …

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K9 Sampson – Albany, Wyoming

K9 Sampson – Albany, Wyoming Handler – Lieutenant Huston Albany County Sheriff’s Office mourning the death of K9 Samson The Albany County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of K9 Samson.The post reads in part “Although we are deeply saddened by the passing of K9 Samson, we are inspired by the unwavering dedication and loyalty he showed to Lieutenant Huston …

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K9 Ivo – Carson City, Nevada

1st Handler – Sgt. Brian Humphrey 2nd Handler – Detective Brett Bindley Ivo, retired Carson City Sheriff’s Office K-9, dies The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is remembering K-9 Ivo, who recently died, according to a Wednesday news release.“K-9 Ivo was a primary member of our K-9 unit and has been with us since 2014,” according to CCSO. “He was first …

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K9 Coba – Newberry, South Carolina

Died – 6/11/24 Handler – Special Agent Richard “Cole” Powell K-9 killed in action by armed subject during South Carolina warrant service A SLED K9 was killed in the line of duty on Tuesday after agents went to serve a warrant, says SLED.The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says K9 Coba, a Belgian Malinois mix was killed in the line …

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K9 Britta – Colorado Springs, Colorado

Died – 6/9/24 Death of K-9 Britta mourned by Colorado Springs police The Colorado Springs Police Department is mourning the death of K-9 officer Britta after she died over the weekend. Britta died Sunday after serving the community for 10 years with CSPD’s EOD unit, according to a social media announcement from the department. K-9 Britta specialized in searching for …

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K9 Roger – Opelika, Alabama

Died 6/9/24 Handler – Detective Sergeant Taylor Beloved K-9 with Opelika Police Department dies: ‘He was a loyal friend’ Sunday was a somber day for the Opelika Police Department as it was the End of Watch for K-9 Roger.Opelika PD shared the news on Facebook Tuesday. K-9 Roger was 11 years old and had served the Opelika community for 10 …

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