Handler – Officer Tyler Struckus Former Myrtle Beach K9 officer month into retirement dies suddenly, department says A Myrtle Beach K9 officer that retired last month after a 5-year career and more than 100 arrests has died unexpectedly.The city’s police department announced Yep’s death on its Facebook page Saturday night. She was a few months shy of her eighth birthday.“For …

Died 10/26/24 Handler – Cpl. Jeremy Lathroum Hardworking Havre De Grace Police K9 Ikar Dies Police K9 Ikar, who served Havre de Grace and surrounding communities for eight years, has died.K9 Ikar was a fixture in the community, participating in numerous demonstrations at police events and was always eager to receive affection from people. K9 Ikar’s partner was Cpl. Jeremy …

Died 10/26/24 K9 killed by crocodile in Kruger National Park A K9 dog was killed by a crocodile in the Kruger National Park (KNP) on Saturday, October 26.According to the KNP’s spokesperson, Isaac Phaahla, the dog, a Dobermann/bloodhound cross named Ben, was a tracking dog and a valuable member of the anti-poaching team for the past eight years. He had …

Fresno Police Department Announce the Passing of Beloved K-9 Buster, Who Served in Narcotics for Over 12 Years It is with a heavy heart that the Fresno Police Department announces the passing of our beloved Buster. Buster served the Fresno Police Department for over 12 years as a narcotics canine. He was very tenacious and dedicated when it came to …

Died 10/23/24 Retired Knox County K-9 dies after catching virus The Knox County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of one of its K-9s Wednesday.K-9 Zak was rushed to the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center Tuesday night because he was grasping for air.“After X-rays, it was found that Zak had caught a virus, and since his immune system was compromised, …

Handler – Officer Chris Lynch Retired CCPD K-9 ‘Tanja’ dies, police department announces A beloved Corpus Christi Police Department K-9 has died, per the Corpus Christi Police Department Facebook page. The department’s Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Facebook page shared the news of the retired animal Monday night. She was 14. “It is with great sadness that we share the news …

Handler – Officer Wright Kettering Police say goodbye to retired K-9 officer Fuse The Kettering Police Department announced Monday that a retired K-9 officer had died.Fuse served with the department from 2012-19. His first usage was in 2013.The department announced the news on their Facebook page. Fuse’s career included 624 narcotics usages and 16 evidence search usages. The U.S. Police …

Handler – Officer Joseph Solari Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department announces passing of K-9 ‘Nero’ He was a trusted, faithful and loyal partner of K9 Officer Joseph Solari. K9 Nero was renowned across Plymouth County for his excellent tracking skills which led to numerous criminal suspect apprehensions.Officer Solari and K9 Nero were also credited with finding two missing juveniles, and assisting …

Handler – Lieutenant Ken McKenzie Marlborough K-9 officer Kaiser dies The Marlborough Police Department recently announced the passing of “Kaiser,” its first K-9 officer.He began his career with Lieutenant Ken McKenzie in 2012.In a statement released on social media, the department said that he “served the city and surrounding communities with distinction and pride until his retirement in 2020.“Kaiser’s effectiveness …

Died 10/18/24 Beloved Police Dog Kai Passes Away Following Battle with Illness The police community is mourning the loss of Police Dog Kai, who passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the age of 7. Kai, known for his dedication and service, passed away with his handler, Chris, by his side after a prolonged battle with health issues.Kai’s health …