Died 2/21/24 Handler – Master Police Officer Conrad Retired Winston-Salem police K9 Diezel dies K9 Diezel took down 98 suspects, found 7 missing persons, seized 23 guns, and seized over $3.5 million worth of narcotics before he retired. He was 11 years old.The Winston-Salem Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own — K9 Officer Diezel.K9 Officer …
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K9 Leo – Marion, Florida
Died – 2/20/24 Handler – Cpl. Justin Tortora K9 shot defending Marion County deputies dies from injuries K9 Leo, a 4-year-old Belgian Sheppard trained by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, has died after being shot in the line of duty.“I want to thank you for the overwhelming support, prayers, and encouragement during this difficult time,” said Marion County Sheriff Billy …
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Died – 2/19/24 Handler – Officer Bill May The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of K9 Blaze on 2/19/24 who was partnered with Officer Bill May with the Hamden Police Department. K9 Blaze died while in service due to cancer. K9 Blaze was certified in Patrol and Narcotics. Officer May and K9 Blaze …
Read More »K9 Lun – Chicago, Illinois
Died – 2/19/24 Handler – Officer Michael DeMarco Chicago police are mourning the loss of two K9 officers who died in less than a month.According to Chicago police, K9 officer Lun died suddenly while on duty on Monday and K9 officer Max died on Sunday, Jan. 28, following an illness.Officers paid tribute to the two fallen K9s in a social …
Read More »K9 Borg – Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Died 2/18/24 Handler – Captain Ward Bartlesville Police Department (BPD) announced on Monday that K9 Borg was unexpectedly put to rest on February 18.BPD said that K9 Borg suffered from an inoperable medical emergency and was put to rest.K9 Borg and Captain Ward became a certified team in 2018. Borg was a dual-purpose K9 and served the City of Bartlesville …
Read More »K9 Apollo – Dexter, Missouri
Died – 2/18/24 Investigation underway after Dexter Police Dept. K-9 “Apollo” found dead The Dexter Police Department announced its canine “Apollo” was found dead in his kennel on Sunday.According to Chief Hank Trout, a necropsy was performed at the Animal Health Center in Dexter, Missouri on Monday, February 19.The police dept. and the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office have requested the …
Read More »K9 Remo – Sangareddy, India
Died – 2/17/24 The Labrador Retriever breed Remo, born on February 10, 2018, had served the district Police for six years. Sangareddy Police bid adieu to sniffer dog Remo, a member of the Sangareddy district Police dog squad. Remo, who taken ill, died while undergoing treatment at the Police headquarters on Saturday. The Labrador Retriever breed Remo, born on February …
Read More »K9 Legion – Charleston, South Carolina
Handler – Master Mariner Meyer Retired Charleston County Sheriff’s Office K-9 passes away at 12 years old The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday the death of one of the agency’s retired K9’s. Retired narcotics detection K9 Legion died overnight at a Summerville veterinary clinic, the sheriff’s office said on Facebook.Legion, who was 12 years old, was partnered with Master …
Read More »K9 Knox – Hyattsville, Maryland
Died 2/12/24 1st Handler – Officer David Chanthavong Handler – Cpl. Hodges Prince George’s County K9 Officer Dies Unexpectedly, Had ‘Strong Spirit And Desire To Serve’ A beloved K9 officer who had a successful five-year career with a Prince George’s County police department has died unexpectedly at a young age.Knox, a six-year-old Belgian Malinois, gave his “final tail wag” at …
Read More »K9 Jyothi – Suryapet, India
Died – 2/11/24 Top dog which helped crack key cases dead A member of the Suryapet district police canine squad, 13-year-old Jyothi, breathed her last on Saturday after serving the department for over a decade. Jyothi played a crucial role in providing a breakthrough to the cops when SIMI terrorists killed an SI in Nalgonda district in 2015 and also …
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