K9 Memorials

Died – 10/9/22 Handler – Deputy Kevin Dean ‘Beloved’ North Carolina K-9 officer dies just weeks after finding missing woman with cognitive disorder A central North Carolina deputy K-9 who recently helped find a missing elderly female has died, the Moore County Sheriff’s Office said.K-9 Roki, who was “beloved” by the department, died Sunday after a brief, but serious illness, …

Handler – Captain Rob Wolfe Beaverton Police mourning the loss of retired K9 officer Enzo Beaverton Police are mourning to loss of a retired K9 officer. K9 Enzo passed away last week with his partner, Captain Rob Wolfe by his side. Enzo was 13 years old. Police say Enzo patrolled the Beaverton streets for 8 years and was duel certified …

DIED 10/8/22 HANDLER – Cpl. Deshields BARTLESVILLE POLICE HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR K-9 On Friday, Bartlesville police said goodbye to one of their own. They held a memorial service for K-9, Sid, at Cross Roads Baptist Church.Sid had to be put down in early October because of cancer. Officers said he was the first rescue they trained as a K-9. …

Died 10/8/22 Handler – Lieutenant (Bob) Eastman McKeesport K-9 officer Stryker dies The McKeesport Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K-9 officers. “It is with heavy hearts we announce, after a medical emergency, Lieutenant (Bob) Eastman had to say goodbye to his beloved partner K-9 Stryker,” the McKeesport K9 Unit announced Saturday.

Died – 10/7/22 Police K9 Killed, Murder Suspect Dead After Standoff Georgia The GBI says a chase of a possible murder suspect in Clayton County on Friday ended in a deadly confrontation which claimed the lives of the suspect and a police K9. This started after Clayton County police officers spotted a vehicle associated with a murder investigation along River …

Died – 10/7/22 Handler – Corporal Ryan Girard San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department dog dies A dog that served with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for a decade died on Friday. The Sheriff’s Department described the dog, a female bloodhound named Dare, as a trailblazer of the force who “pioneered” the department’s K9 program.Dare was a scent and tracking …

Handler – Officer Myers Reidsville Police Department loses K9 after short illness Reidsville Police Department announced the passing of their K9 Morgan after a sudden, short illness.Morgan served the department for over four years. She was trained in narcotics detection, tracking and apprehension but also enjoyed performing demonstrations for children at local schools and being the center of attention. “Morgan …

Died – 10/6/22 Handler – Officer Kevin Hollis Retired Hoover Police K-9 Ava dies from health complications Hoover Police say their retired K-9 Ava died from health complications.“We are saddened to report the passing of retired Hoover PD K9 Ava yesterday from health complications. She was 14 years old.Ava was a faithful partner to Officer Kevin Hollis for her entire …

Handler – Detective Jacob Costello Allen County authorities mourn loss of K9 Niko The Allen County Sheriff’s Office turned to social media “with great sadness” Wednesday afternoon to announce that K9 Niko died due to complications from a scheduled operation. Niko reportedly joined the sheriff’s office in 2018 as a dual-purpose K9 who was trained in narcotic detection, tracking, and …

Handler – Lieutenant Chad Murtaugh TPD mourns the loss of K9 officer Riggs With heavy hearts and minds, we’re sad to announce the End of Watch for K9 Riggs. Riggs graduated from the K9 Academy and started patrol with Tulsa Police in 2012. He retired on 5/12/2020 after serving for eight years. During the course of his career, K9 Riggs …