Handler – Officer Brian Freer Retired Fresno Police K-9 passes away A retired K-9 officer with the Fresno Police Department has passed away, the department announced Friday.Officers announced the passing of retired K-9, Cash who began his career with the police department in 2012. Cash was certified as a Patrol K-9 and a Narcotic Detection K-9.The police department says Cash …

Died 1/31/25 Handler – Constable Venkat Rao Police dog ‘Veena’ cremated with police honors in Vizianagaram Police sniffer dog ‘Veena,’ which served the Vizianagaram Police Department for years, died at the age of 12 on Friday, January 31. The dog was cremated with full police honors at Ayannapeta Cremation Grounds here, said Vizianagaram District Superintendent of Police Vakul Jindal.In a …

Died 1/30/25 Handler – Officer Branch Schrader CPD announces death of retired K9 Argo The Columbus Police Department has announced that its retired K9 Argo died on Jan. 30 at the age of 13.Argo faithfully served the Columbus Police Department and the City of Columbus alongside his partner and handler, Officer Branch Schrader, from 2012 until his retirement in April …

Handler – Officer Bottoni Mequon police K9 dies The Mequon Police Department says a K9 officer has died.The city of Mequon website says K9 Djuke was born in 2019 in Germany, and had served alongside Mequon police Officer Bottoni since 2020.The police department says K9 Djuke was unwell on Wednesday and seemed to be recovering after a trip to the …

Handler – Deputy Eduardo Choate Much-loved BCSO K-9 Joker dies Former K-9 Officer Joker has died.Joker was a German Shepard and Bradley County K9 Deputy seriously wounded in the line of duty with his handler, Deputy Eduardo Choate.Joker and Chaote were searching for a group of six juveniles, automobile theft suspects, near Toyota of Cleveland, in September of 2021.Several surgeries …

Handler – Officer Brutty Hendersonville police mourn loss of K-9 Yo The Hendersonville Police Department (HPD) is mourning the loss of one of its K-9s, Yo.HPD said Yo served the department for eight years alongside Officer Brutty.They said Yo was an “invaluable member” of the team who provided security, support and “exceptional” service to the community.“Yo was more than just …

Legendary KZN police dog Dante has died After 10 years of wading through water, sniffing crevices and braving helicopter rides to out-of-reach areas, Dante, a specialist cadaver dog has died a year after retiring from the force.Dante, who had arthritis in his hips, was medically boarded by a police vet in January last year. Serving in the Umhlali SAPS search …

Heartbreak for PD Zara: Police Scotland’s Shameful Betrayal of a Loyal Hero Dog When we think of police dogs, we picture loyal, highly trained animals working alongside their handlers to protect the public. These brave animals risk their lives, searching for missing persons, apprehending criminals, and ensuring the safety of both the public and emergency service personnel. However, the tragic …

Handler – Officer Kimrey Retired Carrboro police K-9 officer dies following cancer diagnosis The Carrboro Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own this week.Police announced Friday the death of former K-9 officer Turbo after recently being diagnosed with cancer.“It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of K9 Turbo today,” the …

Died – 1/22/25 Louisiana K9 Trooper Rides His Final Shift After Long Illness Louisiana State Police officials have announced the passing of K-9 officer, Trooper “Jack” who served the people of Louisiana.Trooper Jack was beloved by everyone at Louisiana State Police Troop I here in Acadiana.He was brave, and his life was spent keeping the people of our community safe. …