Handler – Lt. Piro Vacaville K-9 put down after cancer diagnosis A retired K-9 officer was put down shortly after his cancer diagnosis, the Vacaville Police Department announced. Roscoe “honorably” served the department for over five “fabulous” years. In addition to fighting crime, Roscoe was seen at community events and schools where one could meet and pet him. Roscoe and …

Died 9/14/24 Handler – Sgt. Hunt The Becket Police Department has announced the passing of K9 Kain. K9 Kain joined the police force in August 2018 and was certified as a Patrol Dog under the North American Police Work Dog Association. He assisted in detecting narcotics, locating missing people, and tracking suspects. He also helped over ten different communities in …

Died 9/13/24 Handler – Ofc. Smith Orrville Police Department’s 1st K-9, Freddie, dies The Orrville Police Department is “heartbroken” to share that retired K-9 Freddie died. OPD said his health had been declining, and he crossed the Rainbow Bridge the afternoon of Sept. 13.K-9 Freddie became the Orrville Police Department’s first canine on Dec. 12, 2012, “and we could not …

Handler – Officer Young Handler – Ashwaubenon Public Safety mourns the death of Ole, their first-ever K9 officer Ashwaubenon Public Safety’s first K9 officer has died.In a Facebook post Thursday,APS announced the death of K9 Ole, the department’s inaugural K9.Officials say Ole began his career with Officer Young, then spent 5.5 years on the road with Officer Teske. During that …

Died – 9/10/24 Handler – Sgt. Tim Kitts. Ashland County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Meeko dies The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office said goodbye to K-9 Meeko on Sept. 10.She was 17 years old, according to ACSO.K-9 Meeko joined the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office in July 2012.Her four paws enforced the laws with her partner, Sgt. Tim Kitts.ASCO said Sgt. Kitts and …

Died 9/10/24 Sniffer dog Shiny dies of illness, police hold grand farewell Police sniffer dog Shiny, who was working in the district police dog squad, died due to illness.She breathed her last on Tuesday after suffering from blood cancer for the past one month. Additional SP Pankaj Paritosh said the death of Shiny, who was skilled in detecting explosive materials, …

Handler – Officer David Cole Killeen Police Department K9 Merlin dies after medical issue The Killeen Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K9s, Merlin.KPD announced on Tuesday, Sept. 10 that K9 Merlin had died after “experiencing a recent medical issue and receiving treatment”.Merlin joined the Killeen Police Department in March of 2016, said KPD, playing a …

Handler – Officer Tom Bugler North Richland Hills Police Department says goodbye to beloved K9 The North Richland Hills Police Department shared sad news on Tuesday afternoon that a beloved police dog has passed away.Breta was North Richland Hills’ K-9 that joined the department in 2012 and helped out police over a thousand times during her career. During her last …

Handler – Officer DeSantis Creedmoor Police Department loses K9 Creedmoor Police Department loses its first K9 officer, Dex, according to a press release.Dex, a 19-month-old German Shepard joined CPD in August of this year. He was set to graduate from this training at the end of September.“The loss of Dex is devastating to our entire department, especially his handler Officer …

Died – 9/9/24 Handler – Officer Michael Gilboy Franklin officers say goodbye to one of their three police dogs Franklin police officers and others from throughout the region lined Panther Way on Monday to say goodbye to police dog Robbi.Robbi, one of the department’s three police dogs, died Monday at age 7. He had been recently diagnosed with throat cancer.”Robbi …