Died – 5/28/18
Handler – Officer Anthony Bastinelli
Retired Beaverton PD K-9 Kahz dies; 8-year career included catching 145 suspects
A retired Beaverton Police Department K-9 has died. Beaverton police reported Monday that Kahz had passed away. Kahz had an eight-year career with the department that included 2,800 deployments, 145 suspect captures and the seizure of more than $223,000 in drug money. Kahz called it a career in April 2017. His handler, Officer Anthony Bastinelli, said Kahz was nearly 11 years old at that time and had heart issues. After retiring , Kahz remained at the Bastinelli family’s home. “Thank you for your service Kahz,” The Beaverton Police Department posted on social media Monday.