K9 Memorials

1st Handler – Cpl. Ritchie Smith 2nd Handler – Cpl. Michael Cicale ‘Rest easy hero’: Prince George’s County police mourn passing of K-9 Bella Bella, a bloodhound and special operations K-9 for the Prince George’s County Police Department has passed away at 13 years old, police announced on social media Monday. Police said Bella helped find multiple missing people and …

Died 4/2/23 K9 Havic – Heath, Ohio Handler – Officer Emde Heath police announce passing of K-9 Havik It is with a heavy heart that the Heath Police Department announces the loss of our canine, Havik. Havik had a serious medical incident beginning on Friday 03/31/2023. Havik’s condition continued to deteriorate over the weekend. Yesterday, after consulting with the Veterinarian, …

Died 3/30/23 Handler – Detective Marcus Beale Ada Police Department mourn passing of K-9 officer Luca We at the Ada Police Department regret to inform the citizens of this community that Ada Police Canine “Luca” #284 passed away this morning 03/30/23. Luca was eight years old and was our Canine from May of 2017 until his untimely passing. He was …

Died – 3/29/23 Handler – Officer Ricketts WFPD announces death of K-9 officer The Police Department announced the death of one of their four-legged and furry officers Friday. K-9 Officer Kuno died on March 29, 2023. According to WFPD, Kuno was born on November 02, 2012, and began working with the Wichita Falls Police Department in January 2015.The post said …

Died 3/29/23 Handler – deputy David Fisher K-9 officer Murphy has died The Racine County Sheriff Office’s K-9 officer Murphy died on March 31 after suffering an unexpected medical emergency while at home.Murphy was joined by his partner, deputy David Fisher, and family at the time of his death. He was put down humanely with euthanasia, according to a release …

HANDLER – Officer Jimmy Blackburn Died – 3/28/23 Council Grove Police Department’s first K-9 dies The first K-9 to ever work for the Council Grove Police Department (CGPD) has died. K-9 Cooper came to the CGPD in the Fall of 2019 and was assigned to Officer Jimmy Blackburn while he served the community. Cooper retired from the department in April …

1st Handler – Deputy Sheriff Jennifer Davis 2nd Handler -Deputy Sheriff Robert Bryant Polk County authorities mourn loss of K-9 Halas The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Haines City Police Department are mourning the loss of retired K-9 Halas, who “faithfully served this county at two different agencies.” “We are so sad today to tell you that one of our …

Handler – Officer Thomas Miller NPD Honors Legacy Of Former K-9 Police Dog It is with a heavy heart that the Norwich Police Department recognizes the passing of their former K-9 police dog, Nitro. Nitro served at the Norwich Police Department from 2011-2016 with her handler, Police Officer Thomas Miller.Many of Nitro’s tasks involved drug interdictions, tracking and community outreach. …

Died on 3/26/23 Handler – Periasamy Wildlife Sniffer Dog Simi passes away After eight glorious years of service at the Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (now part of Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve) in Srivilliputhur, Simi, the state’s first wildlife sniffer dog, died on Sunday owing to age-related ailments. Forest Range Officer M Karthick said the canine had helped them solve around 30 …

Handler – PC Scott Mcentee Canine crime-fighter, PD Kruger Passed away a short illness. German Shepherd Kruger – who was a firearms support dog for six years – retired at the age of 10 and spent his final days relaxing at home with his handler and family. Handler PC Scott Mcentee paid tribute to the excellent work and and results …