K9 Memorials

Died – 4/14/22 Handler – Officer Kipp Harris The relationship between man and dog has been very well documented throughout history. Now, take that connection and add in a 24-hour, seven days a week relationship that is bonded by trust, danger, duty and family ties, and the relationship finds a whole new meaning. Amery officer Kipp Harris is learning how …

Died – 4/11/22 Handler – Cpl. Jeremy Hedrick Passing of Cumberland Police Department canine officer It is with sadness that the Cumberland Police Department announces the passing of canine officer Ralf. Ralf was a valuable member of the department and a partner and friend to Cpl. Hedrick. Ralf was placed on duty in November 2011, and assigned to his partner …

Died 4/11/22 El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is heartbroken to announce that K9 Jinx shot and killed An El Paso County K-9 and a suspect were shot and killed during a shooting. Just before 11 p.m. on Monday night, Manitou Springs Police Department officers and El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a business on the 900 block of …

dIED 4/10/22 A Franklin County Sheriff’s Office K-9 was shot and died after a man who stole a vehicle in Granville County Saturday got into a shootout with deputies while hiding under a house Sunday, authorities said. The man was eventually caught and is being held on a $1 million bond while facing several charges, according to a news release …

Died 4/9/22 Handler – Officer Erb 4-year-old Ravenna Police K-9 Mako dies due to ‘several medical conditions’ Ravena Police announced “with a heavy heart” that 4-year-old K-9 Mako died after three years of dedicated service to the citizens of the city. Mako was diagnosed with several medical conditions last year that were able to be treated and maintained through medication …

Handler – Jason Schlesinger Vermont State Police remember K-9 Arrow A rescue dog turned Vermont State Police K-9 has died. The Vermont Police Canine Association says Arrow’s life started off “unfairly hard.” But he was rescued by Stronghold Shepherds in Wolcott and happily became a police pup. Arrow joined the force in 2012, and his handler was Jason Schlesinger. The …

Died – 4/7/22 Today MWD Damon will get his last ride and last salute 5 years in retirement and Patrick AFB and local tv station and K9 sheriff and K9 police both will honor him and in a few weeks A memorial service for him with military Honor Guard please have a moment of silence at 2:35 today he has …

Died 4/6/22 Handler – Sergeant Andy Stephenson LSP Mourning Loss of Long-Serving K9 The Louisiana State Police is remembering a K9 who died on Wednesday, April 6. LSP K9 Senda “was assigned to SGT Andy Stephenson as a Drug Detection Dog for Troop F, and was his partner for 8 years before retiring with a phenomenal record, according to the …

Handler – Sergeant Sean Andrus Salem Mourns Loss Of Retired Police K9 Turbo Salem police are remembering a four-legged officer who served the residents of the city both as a protector and good boy at school and community events after retired police K9 Turbo died of natural causes this week. The German Shepard was a member of the department for …

Handler – Corporal Daisha Smith Police Department Mourns K9 Bump Comments of condolences are flooding one Facebook post from the Ozark Police Department announcing the death of one of their K9s named Bump. The post said Bump was nine years old and worked with Corporal Daisha Smith during his career. Bump, according to the police, helped find evidence and worked …