Died – 1/22/25 Handler – Officer Tony Pekala Retired High Springs Police Department K-9 dies High Springs Police officers are mourning the death of a retired K-9.Officials say Cesar served the police department for several years alongside his handler, Officer Tony Pekala.Cesar helped out with a number of arrests throughout his career.He died on Wednesday at home.
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K9 Diesel – Reeves, Texas
Died 1/21/25 Handler – Lieutenant Jurado Reeves County mourns loss of beloved K9 hero, Diesel: A legacy of service and loyalty The Reeves County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished K9 members, Diesel, a dual-purpose police dog who passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, due to an unforeseen medical emergency.Diesel’s passing marked the …
Read More »K9 Heeko – Queensland, Australia
Died – 1/20/25 Handler – Senior Constable Dan Hayward. Vale retired PD Heeko Passes It is with sadness the Queensland Police Service (QPS) advises of the death of retired Police Dog (PD) Heeko.PD Heeko passed away on January 20 at 12 years of age due to a sudden illness.He was a valued and much-loved member of the Sunshine Coast Dog …
Read More »K9 Autumn – Lexington, South Carolina
Citizens join Sheriff Koon and his staff in mourning the loss of faithful K-9 officer Autumn the bloodhound Citizens across Lexington County are joining Sheriff Jay Koon and his staff in mourning a faithful and dedicated K-9 officer, bloodhound Autumn, after she died following a short illness. Autumn, age 8, had been serving Lexington County for 8 years. According to …
Read More »K9 Bowie – Madison, Wisconsin
Died -1/19/25 Handler – Officer Eric Disch Madison Police K9 dies after recovery from bone cancer A Madison Police Department K9 died Sunday, the department said in a Facebook post.K9 Bowie passed away this weekend at nine years old. MPD did not say how he died.The department shared in November that Bowie was recovering from bone cancer. It is not …
Read More »K9 Brock – Durham, Canada
Handler – Sgt. Jason Dickson Police dog Brock ‘greatly missed’ by his family, Durham cops Durham Regional Police are mourning the loss of one of their own.The police force announced “with great sadness” that K9 unit veteran Brock, a 13-year-old shepherd with eight years of helping the public, had died last week with family by his side.“PSD (police service dog) …
Read More »K9 Clyde – Vallejo, California
Retired Vallejo Police K-9 dies from cancer The Vallejo Police Department has shared that K9 Officer Clyde, a cherished member of their team who served with distinction from 2014 to 2023, has died.Clyde was instrumental in over 300 arrests, including those involving violent crimes and narcotics. “His steadfast dedication to safeguarding our community was matched only by his unbreakable and …
Read More »K9 Tango – Madison, Kentucy
Died 1/17/25 Handler- Deputy Jeremey Hamilton Retired Madison County K9, Tango, dies after sudden illness Madison County patrol K9, Tango, is being remembered as a loyal and courageous partner after he died on Friday from a sudden illness.The Madison-County Sheriff’s Office in Kentucky noted that Tango served the sheriff’s office, alongside his handler Deputy Jeremey Hamilton, from October 2020 until …
Read More »K9 Reno – Chelan, Washington
Chelan County Mourns the Loss of Beloved K9 Reno The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of retired K9 Reno, who was laid to rest this morning, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and service. K9 Reno, a cherished member of the regional law enforcement community, served diligently from 2014 until his retirement in 2019.During his active years, Reno …
Read More »K9 Macho – Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Died – 1/15/24 Jefferson Parish K9 dies in the line of duty during SWAT situation A Jefferson Parish K9 died in the line of duty Wednesday during a SWAT roll on the Westbank.According to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, the K9 was involved in a SWAT situation on Estalote Avenue in Harvey.The K9, named Macho, entered the home where the …
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