Yearly Archives: 2024

K9 Danny – Iredell, North Carolina

Handler – Sgt. Leo Hayes Retired K-9 who served on criminal enforcement teams has died A retired K-9 with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has died. K-9 Danny was a 10-year-old Belgian Malinois who worked with Sgt. Leo Hayes until he medically retired in 2021, the sheriff’s office said.Danny was assigned to the Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team and later to …

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K9 Kados – Casey, Kentucky

Died – 1/18/24 Kentucky K-9 dies after kennel fire A Kentucky sheriff’s office is mourning the loss of a K-9.The Casey County Sheriff’s Office says a fire broke out Thursday at an outdoor kennel at the deputy’s home on Highway 49.We’re told K-9 Kados was the only dog being kept in that kennel. They were able to get Kados out …

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K9 Halligan – Oxford, North Carolina

Died – 1/17/24 Handler – Corporal Daniel Allen Oxford Police Department grieves the loss of K-9 Halligan, dies from medical emergency The Oxford Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their members.In a Facebook post, the department announced the passing of police K-9 Halligan, who died Jan. 17 due to a medical emergency.Halligan, who was 5 years and …

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K9 Tyson – Texas A & M

Handler – Officer Clay Crenshaw. Retired Texas A&M police K9 passes away The Texas A&M University Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its retired K9 officers.On Wednesday, the department announced K9 Tyson passed away peacefully at the country home he shared with his handler.K9 Tyson served the Texas A&M Community from 2017 to 2021.The A&M police chief …

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K9 Aztor – Lakeland, Florida

Handler – Sergeant McLaughlin Retired Lakeland Police K9 passes away Monday was a sad day for the Lakeland Police Department, which announced the passing of retired police K9 Aztor.Aztor served the Lakeland community from 2015 to 2021 as the partner of Sergeant McLaughlin and was a member of the 2019 National Champion Patrol Dog Team. Aztor’s dedication and focus on …

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K9 Taz – Corson, South Dakoa

Died 1/14/24 Handler – Sergeant Mike Varilek Corson County Sheriff’s Office K-9 passes away The Corson County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their team members. Sheriff Alan Dale says Sergeant Mike Varilek’s K-9 partner Taz passed away yesterday (Jan. 14, 2024) at the age of 12. He had served the citizens of Corson County for almost …

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K9 Nelson – Howard, Indiana

Handler – Will Cline Howard County Remembers Respected K9 Officer Nelson: A Legacy of Service In a somber announcement, deputies from Howard County shared the heart-wrenching news of the demise of a highly respected K9 officer, Nelson, who dedicated nine years of his life to law enforcement. Nelson’s service stretched through Tipton and Howard County, where he was a beacon …

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K9 Atticus – Lake Villa, Illinois

Died 1/13/24 Handler – Officer Bob Bell Lake Villa police are mourning the loss of a K9 officer who the department says unexpectedly.K9 Atticus was an 8-year-old German Shepherd who served with Lake Villa police since June of 2018. Partnered with Officer Bob Bell, K9 Atticus’ duties included narcotics detection, tracking, building and article searches, and handler protection. K9 Atticus …

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K9 Murphy – West Mercia, England

Poster boy’ for retired police dogs in Shropshire region dies A retired police dog known as the ‘poster boy’ of the regional service canines welfare fund has died, it has been reported. The West Mercia Retired Police Dogs Welfare Fund, which includes Shropshire, gave its thoughts to Retired Police Dog Murphy’s handler family and said he would be “hugely missed.”A …

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K9 Rocky – Bloomer, Wisconsin

Handler – Officer Brandon Poppe Bloomer PD announces passing of K9 Rocky The Bloomer Police Dept. is mourning the loss of a K9. K9 Rocky passed away after being diagnosed with lymphoma in September. According to the Bloomer Police Dept., Rocky was “gently put to rest at home surrounded by people who loved him.”The Bloomer Police Dept. started a K9 …

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