Yearly Archives: 2024

K9 Zoey – Brown, Indiana

Died 1/4/24 Handler – Officer Bill Southerland The Brown County Sheriff’s Office announced late last week the department is mourning the passing of one of its former K9 officers, Zoey, who died on Thursday.The police dog began her career with her K9 Handler, Bill Southerland, in 2014.Zoey was medically retired in 2018 due to a knee injury.Officials said she was …

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K9 Kai – Nassau, New York

Died 1/4/24 Handler – Officer Chris Peters Nassau County Police Department Announces Sad Passing of Retired K-9 Kai.K-9 Kai, alongside handler retired Police Officer Chris Peters, dedicated his life to the Nassau County Police Department and its citizens. With a heavy heart, the Nassau County Police Department said goodbye to retired K-9 Kai on January 4, 2024. K-9 Kai was …

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K9 Jeny – Chesterfield, Virginia

Beloved Chesterfield K-9 dies Chesterfield drug dog K9 Jeny has passed, according to the county police department.K9 Jeny was a member of the Chesterfield County Police Department from 2012 to 2018. Her legacy includes numerous drug arrests, gun seizures and contributions to the Iron Dog Competitions.The department says K9 Jeny was known for her boundless energy and goofy, friendly personality, …

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K9 Jax – Westchester, New York

Died 1/3/24 Handler – Officer Christian Gutierrez Retired Police K-9 Jax: A Cherished Member of Westchester County Police Department Passes Away In a poignant turn of events, the Westchester County Police Department has announced the passing of a highly valued member of their team, retired K-9 Jax, on Wednesday, January 3. Revered not merely as an ordinary police dog, Jax …

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K9 Zen – Plano, Texas

Died 1/3/24 Handler – Officer R. Jackson Plano Police Department announce the death of K9 Zen It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Patrol Service Dog Zen on January 3, 2024. K-9 Zen served in the department from 2013 to 2019. During his tenure, he provided exemplary service to the citizens of Plano and …

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K9 Nero – Fayetteville, North Carolina

Handler – Sgt. Burton Fayetteville Police K-9 Nero has died; remembered as a ‘true fighter’ after battle with cancer An eight-year veteran retired K-9 for the Fayetteville Police Department has died after battling cancer for more than a year.K-9 Nero responded to more than 2,000 calls, completed over 361 successful tracks, and had 76 criminal apprehensions, officers with the department …

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K9 Loki – Willoughby, Oho

Died – 1/2/24 Handler – Sergeant Neath Retired Willoughby Police K-9 Loki passes away The Willoughby Police K9 Foundation reported with great sadness on that retired K-9 Loki crossed the rainbow bridge on Jan. 2.The Willoughby Police Department called 10-year-old K-9 Loki “one of our FINEST.” K-9 Loki first came to the department in 2014, and protected the city of …

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K9 Atos – Union, New Jersey

Handler – Sgt. Jonathan Presson Union County Sheriff’s Office Mourns the Loss of Veteran K-9 Atos Union County is bidding a tearful farewell to one of its most respected and dedicated public servants. K-9 Atos, a highly trained police dog, who served the Union County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 12 years, has passed away. Not just an officer, but a …

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K9 Lapis – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Second Pittsburgh K-9 Officer dies in less than a week Handler – Officer Clint Thimons Just a few days after the unexpected passing of an active K-9 officer, the Pittsburgh Police K-9 Unit is mourning the loss of a retired dog. 12-year-old Officer Lapis recently passed away.Lapis was a Narcotics Detection K-9 who worked with the K-9 Unit from May …

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