Died – 4/2/24 Handler – Officer Kharmishia Phillip Fields Virginia K9 killed by gang members Authorities in Virginia are mourning the loss of a K9 officer they said was killed by gang members at a state prison.The Virginia Department of Corrections said K9 Riven died while protecting his assigned corrections officer, staff, and other inmates at Sussex State Prison Tuesday.According …
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K9 Jaxx – Bladen County, North Carolina
Capt. Daniel Matt Bryan Clark, 35, was laid to rest with his K9, Jaxx, by his side.Capt. Clark played a big role at the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office for the past 14 years. Sadly, he took his own life at his home on 4/1/24. Clark was deployed to Iraq during his six years in the Army as a combat medic. …
Read More »K9 Ridic – Willmington, Massachusetts
Died 4/1/24 Handler – Officer Eric Palmer Wilmington Police Department Mourns The Passing Of Retired K-9 Officer Ridic The Wilmington Police Department is deeply saddened to announce the passing of retired K-9 Officer Ridic on April 1, 2024. Ridic, who served faithfully alongside his partner, retired Wilmington Police Officer Eric Palmer, peacefully passed away at the age of 14 after …
Read More »K9 Bruno – Bidar, India
Died – 3/31/24 Police dog Bruno passes away Sniffer dog Bruno, which was part of the detective dog squad of Bidar Police for over a decade, died on Sunday and was laid to rest the same day at the Bidar Police Headquarters.Deputy Commissioner Govinda Reddy and Superintendent of Police Chennabasavanna S.L. were among the senior officers of the Bidar district …
Read More »K9 Grizzly – Grant, Washington
Handler – Corporal Dave DeLaRosa Retired K9 from Grant County dies due to health complications In an announcement Friday, Grant County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) announced the passing of retired K9, Grizzly, the first K9 brought to the force after the unit was restarted in 2016, serving for three years before retiring to the life of a family lap dog.According to …
Read More »K9 Sam – Henry, Georgia
Died – 3/31/24 Handler – Officer P. Dillard End of Watch for Retired K-9 Sam It is with heavy hearts we report of the passing of retired K-9 Sam. Sam was a 13.5 year old Belgian Malinous that served the citizens of Henry County for approximately 5.5 years. Sam was used by HCPD for patrol and to detect dangerous drugs …
Read More »K9 Ace – Western Australia
Died – 3/30/24 Handler – Constable Jayden Elphick Hero police dog Ace dies on duty aged five A hero police dog has died in the line of duty, aged five.Ace, a Belgian Malinois working for Western Australia Police, suffered a medical episode while working on Saturday and died.The brave pooch helped catch several dangerous criminals since joining the police in …
Read More »K9 Repo – Citrus, Florida
Handler – Deputy William Gulledge Retired K-9 dies after serving 7 years The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its beloved retired K-9s. In a post on social media, the agency announced that K-9 Repo passed away. K-9 Repo was with the sheriff’s office for seven years as a patrol and narcotics K-9. Before his …
Read More »K9 Buck – Pell, Alabama
Pell City Police Department mourns the loss of K-9 Sad news. The Pell City Police Department has laid their K-9, Buck, to rest.According to officials, Buck fought a terminal illness for the last several weeks.It’s never easy loosing your buddy. An author once said of a police K9: “I am your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are …
Read More »K9 Aspen – Steams, Minnesota
Handler – Deputy Eric Shultz Retired Stearns County K9 Officer Aspen, Legendary Bloodhound Tracker, Passes Away A retired Stearns County K9 officer has died.According to a Facebook post by the sheriff’s office, “With heavy hearts we announce the passing of retired K9 Aspen.” Aspen was part of the only law enforcement Bloodhound team in Minnesota. She was with the department …
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