Died 12/6/24 Handler – Sergeant Koratko Cottage Grove Police Department remembers beloved retired K-9 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of retired K9 Larz. K9 Larz passed away at the age of 13 with his handler, Sergeant Anthony Koratko and his family, by his side on Friday December 6, 2024.K9 Larz joined the Cottage Grove Police …

Handler – Trooper Brian Hibbs Alaska State Troopers mourn the loss of K-9 Lenox, who passed away unexpectedly It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Alaska State Trooper K9 Lenox. K9 Lenox suffered a medical emergency while off-duty and passed on December 3, 2024. His passing comes just a few months short of his scheduled retirement.K9 …

Died 12/6/24 Handler – Sergeant Jason Nare Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s announce the death of K9 Gaj Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies are mourning the death of K9 Gaj. Gaj served the sheriff’s office for almost a decade and died on Friday, December 6.Gaj retired in 2021 alongside handler Sergeant Jason Nare and was named in honor of Deputy Gary A. …

Died – 12/4/24 Handler – Deputy Rob Whipple Beloved police K-9 mourned in Saratoga County The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a retired K-9.J.D. was just 6 years old.The German Shepard had a major medical event while on the way to a veterinarian hospital on Wednesday evening, the sheriff’s office said.He began serving with Patrol Tracking …

Died 12/4/24 Handler – Police Chief Mike Justice Lebanon Police Department mourns death of retired K-9 The Lebanon Police Department is mourning the death of a retired K-9 officer.LPD announced the death of K-9 Prime, who served as an explosives detection K-9 for several years alongside his handler, Police Chief Mike Justice. Prime retired in 2017 and lived on the …

Handler – Officer Morrison Arlington County Police Department mourns passing of K-9 The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) announced that one of its K-9s, Jax, passed away.The 10-year-old Belgian Malinois was a patrol and narcotics detection K-9 and served the department from 2015 to 2021.“It is with great sadness the Arlington County Police Department and the members of the K9 …

Died – 12/2/24 Hutch the Saskatoon Police Dog dies after five years of service The Saskatoon Police Service has had to say goodbye to a four-legged member of its team.Hutch the Police Service Dog died with his handler by his side on the evening of Dec. 2 after suffering an off-duty medical emergency.The dog was part of the Saskatoon Police …

Handler – Officer Jamie Thompson Effingham County Sheriff’s Office remembers beloved K-9 ‘Lt. Gero’ The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) is mourning the loss of a beloved retired K-9.Lieutenant Gero served the ECSO from 2015 to 2022 under the handling of Strategic Firearms Commander (SFC) Jamie Thompson. In his career, Lt. Gero helped capture those who tried to evade authorities …

Died 11/29/24 Handler – Officer Doherty 5 years after ‘hanging up the collar,’ retired K9 dies peacefully in handler’s care On Saturday, the Overland Park Police Department announced the passing of a former K9 officer.Gus was a Belgian Malinois born in the Netherlands. He joined the OPPD K9 unit in March 2014 and retired in April 2019 when he was …

Died 11/29/24 Handler – Constable Sean Richardson Retired K9 Officer Hasko Passes Away Retired Windsor Police K9 officer Hasko passed away on Friday. Hasko served the community for over nine years as the region’s first explosive detection canine, assisting in countless cases.“Hasko will always be remembered for his unwavering bravery, remarkable contributions, and dedication to keeping our community safe. His …