Yearly Archives: 2024

K9 Hank – Illinois State Police

Died – 11/4/24 Handler – Trooper McNelly IL State Police honors training K-9 following death at age 11 The Illinois State Police is mourning one of its K-9s after he passed away while still in service.ISP Troop 8 said their K-9 Hank died on Monday at the age of 11. The cause of death was “medical complications related to a …

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K9 Jack – Sharonville, Ohio

Handler – Sergeant Lee The Sharonville Police Department is grieving the loss of one of its own, K9 officer Jack, who passed away following complications from emergency surgery.The department said Jack received intensive treatment, but further complications arose, leading to the difficult decision to relieve him of his pain and suffering.Since joining the department in 2019, Jack had been instrumental …

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K9 Bolt- Anne Arundel, Maryland

Died 11/1/24 Handler – Sgt. Tamer Yacoub Anne Arundel County police mourn passing of retired K-9 officer Bolt The Anne Arundel County Police Department (AACPD) is mourning the loss of one of its former K-9 officers.“It is with a heavy heart that our agency announces the passing of Retired Anne Arundel County Police K-9 Bolt,” AACPD said. K-9 Bolt “proudly …

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K9 Justice – Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Died 11/1/24 Handler – Det. Lt. Howey Hazleton City Police announce passing of K9 Justice The Hazleton City Police Department and Det. Lt. Mario Howey are mourning the loss of Justice — the department’s K9.Justice died Nov. 1.“Justice was an integral part of our K9 unit for over nine years, serving alongside his handler and partner, Det. Lt. Howey,” the …

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K9 Johnny – Trinity, California

Handler – Sergeant Trujillo Passing of Retired Trinity County Sheriff K9 Johnny The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office is saddened to report the passing of our retired K9 Johnny.K9 Johnny, a Belgian Malinois, joined the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office in 2012 and was partnered with Sergeant Nate Trujillo when they completed the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) K9 Academy. They …

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K9 Diesel – Manatee, Florida

Died 10/31/24 Handler – Deputy Gerholdt, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of K-9 Diesel, a Manatee County Sheriff K9, has passed away while off duty.Diesel was an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois.As a respected member of the K9 unit, he seized nearly 1000 items and was a part of 168 apprehensions. In 2020 he was named “the fur missile.”He searched for …

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K9 Soldier – Sydney, Australia

Died – 10/30/24 Investigation launched after two police dogs found dead in vehicle Detectives are investigating the deaths of two police dogs found dead in a police vehicle in Sydney’s south.Their handler made the tragic discovery when they went to check on police dog Xtra and development dog Soldier about 12.30pm today, NSW Police said.They were at a development day …

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K9 Xtra – Sydney, Australia

Died – 10/30/24 Investigation launched after two police dogs found dead in vehicle Detectives are investigating the deaths of two police dogs found dead in a police vehicle in Sydney’s south.Their handler made the tragic discovery when they went to check on police dog Xtra and development dog Soldier about 12.30pm today, NSW Police said.They were at a development day …

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K9 Sporty – Wichita, Kansas

Died – 10/30/24 Beloved former Wichita Fire Department K-9 dies The Wichita Fire Department said that former WFD accelerant detection K-9 Sporty died on Wednesday.Sporty retired from the department in 2015 following a five-year stint. She belonged to retired fire marshal Stuart Bevis.She was unofficially known as City Hall’s 11th-floor guard dog but has spent the last nine years becoming …

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