Yearly Archives: 2024

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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