Yearly Archives: 2025

K9 Diezel – Tuscaloosa, Alabama

A former Tuscaloosa Police Department K-9 officer has died.The department said K-9 Diezel, a Belgian Malinois, had recently retired after working with its K-9 unit for nine years.

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K9 Boston -Texarkana, Texas

Retired Texarkana K9 officer dies at 13 Retired K9 Officer Boston has died at the age of 13, the Texarkana Police Department announced on Thursday.Boston served the police department from 2013 until his retirement in 2019. The police department said he was more than a working dog, he was a protector, partner and a loyal friend to his handler and …

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K9 Vito – Midlothian, Texas

Died 1/2/25 Handler – Officer Rittimann Midlothian mourns the loss of beloved K9 officer Vito It is with heavy hearts that the Midlothian Police Department announces the passing of one of our own. K9 Officer Vito, who faithfully served the citizens of Midlothian for five years, has lost his battle with a series of debilitating health issues. Yesterday Officer Vito …

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K9 Kai – Norwalk, Connecticut

Died 1/2/25 Handler – Officer Richard Montanez The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Kai at the age of 14 years old on 1/2/25. K9 Kai served the Norwalk Police Department with distinction February 2012 to August 2020 and was handled by Officer Richard Montanez. Kai held several certifications. Kai assisted …

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K9 Oscar – New Hanover, North Carolina

Handler – Master Deputy M. Hook New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of K9 Oscar The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO) announced the passing of one of their K9 members.“K9 Oscar, a dedicated and loyal member of our team, who was laid to rest last week,” the sheriff’s office said.K9 Oscar began serving in 2016 and worked …

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