Yearly Archives: 2024

K9 Rosco – Garfield Heights – Ohio

Died – 3/14/24 Handler – Det. Pat Hace Garfield Heights Police Department mourns passing of retired K-9 Rosco The Garfield Heights Police Department sadly confirmed the passing of retired K-9 Rosco, who crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Mar. 14.K-9 Rosco was trained at a six-week long K-9 academy at Von Der Haus Gill in Wapakoneta in the winter of 2012 …

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K9 Zeke – Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Died – 3/14/24 Handler – Sgt. Tyron Meik Retired Harrisburg police dog who survived gunshot dies K9 Zeke was s hot in the neck on March 15, 2013, and was flown by helicopter to an animal hospital. Six weeks later, he was back on the job.A retired Harrisburg K9 passed away this morning.According to his Facebook page, K9 Zeke passed …

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K9 Arko – Kane, Illinois

Handler – Lt. Michael Wilgosiewicz Kane County explosive detection K9 passes away A Kane County police dog has died.A news release from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office says that K9 Arko, who retired on March 1, died peacefully with his handler and other members of the k9 community.Arko had been with the department since 2016 and was imported from Hungary. …

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K9 Chuck – Baltimore, Maryland

Died 3/12/24 Handler – Sgt. S. Roesler Baltimore County Police Department announces passing of retired K9 Chuck The Baltimore County Police Department has announced the loss of one of its retired K9 members.K9 Chuck faithfully served the department and the residents of Baltimore County from 2013 to 2018.Chuck passed away on March 12, 2024.“Our thoughts and prayers are with his …

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K9 Kilo – St Augustine, Florida

Died – 3/10/24 Handler – Cpl. Bruce Cline St Augustine Police Department announce the death of K9 Kilo It is with a grieving and heavy heart that we inform you that K9 Kilo’s watch unexpectedly ended on March 10th, 2024.K9 Kilo SABPD 7163 (German Shepherd) was born in Slovakia on April 21st, 2014, and selected for importation to America in …

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K9 Nero – St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

Handler – Deputy Clint Kiley St. Tammany Parish sheriff’s retired K9 dies A K-9 with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office has died.St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s office said their retired K9 Nero, passed away peacefully in his sleep by the family pool.K9 Nero started his career with STPSO in January 2014 and served the citizens of St. Tammany Parish for …

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K9 Macho – Jessamine, Kentucky

Died – 3/9/24 Handler – Deputy Carson Gentry K9 Macho euthanized because of aggressive cancer There were some “not so dry eyes and scratchy throats” Saturday as officers and dogs from several Central Kentucky law enforcement agencies said their final goodbyes to K9 Unit Macho, which was working with the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office.Lt. Daniel Schlernitzauer said Macho was diagnosed …

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K9 Achilles – States, United Kingdom

Handler – PC Richard Vinen Retired police dog remembered Officers have paid tribute to a “wonderful” police dog who died last week after retiring following a six-year career with the States police.Originally a rescue from Battersea Dogs Home, PD Achilles, a German shepherd, served in the force from 2012 to 2018, when he retired and moved to the UK with …

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K9 Julio – Reno, Nevada

Handler – Officer Chris Carter Jr Reno Police Announces Passing of K9 Officer Julio The Reno Police Department is sad to announce the passing of K9 Julio after an unexpected medical issue. Julio was an 8-year-old golden retriever who served alongside his handler, Officer Chris Carter Jr., since 2017. Julio was trained as a single-purpose explosive detection K9 and worked …

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K9 Jarno – Syracuse, New York

Died 3/8/24 Handler – Deputy Chief Julie Shulsky Syracuse Police mourns loss of retired K9 Jarno after six years of service The Syracuse Police Department announced Thursday the passing of retired Syracuse Police K9 Jarno.K9 Jarno passed away on Friday, March 8, five years after he retired from the force.He joined the department in March 2013 and was assigned the …

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