Died 9/7/24
Handler – Sgt. Ryan Starbuck
Vancouver Police mourn the loss of retired K9 officer Ivar after notable career
The Vancouver Police Department is mourning the death of retired K9 officer Ivar.VPD says Ivar served the department for nearly 8 years. Ivar retired in 2021 and continued to live with his former handler, Sgt. Ryan Starbuck and his family.“This is a sad loss, but we remember Ivar for his incredible career with over 1,200 deployments and the many community events he participated in,” the agency said on Facebook.Ivar passed away on Saturday, September 7.