K9 Memorials

Died 1/8/22 Handler – Lindsay Cutillo The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Knox, age 11 years old, on 1/8/22 who was partnered with Officer Lindsay Cutillo with the East Lyme Police Department. K9 Knox served alongside his handler for seven years until his retirement in October 2019. Officer Cutillo and …

Lt.  Jeff Freeman The Waco Independent School District’s Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. The department announced the passing of K-9 Gero on social media Friday morning. Gero was born in Holland and began his training, where he served overseas. Gero was awarded the Veteran War Dog Recognition from the AMK9 Academy in Anniston, Alabama, …

Peoria Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K-9 officer ‘Baron. Baron died on 1/6/22. Police said Baron passed away peacefully. Baron served the Peoria Police Department from 2013 until his retirement in 2020.

Died – 1/5/22 Handler – Major Danny Turner Heflin Police Department K-9 ‘Beni’ dies in the line of duty The Heflin Police Department announced the passing of K-9 Beni. Police said Beni died in the line of duty Wednesday night. Beni served with the Heflin Police Department for four years. The police department said Beni was responsible for taking an …

It’s with great sadness that I have to let everyone know what going on with Retired K-9 Colt. K-9 – Colt Born March 31st 2012. Started his career with the Franklin Police Department March 2013. Retired October 2020. K-9 Colt spent almost 7 years protecting the Citizens of Franklin and the Police Officers of the Franklin Police Department. In that …

Died 1/5/22 Handler – Officer Dave Buck The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Anouke who was partnered with Officer Dave Buck with the Meriden Police Department. Officer Buck made the agonizing decision that no pet owner wants to make and made the courageous decision to allow Anouke to pass with …

Died – 1/5/22 Handler – Officer Dupree K9 Jedi was stabbed to death while attempting an apprehension of a burglary suspect in the 2200 block of South Eddy Street at about 2:45 pm. A resident in the home called 911 to report a subject armed with a machete was attempting to break in. Responding units encountered the subject who then …

Died – 1/4/22 Daredevil sniffer dog ‘Surya’ who served Nagpur Police for decade passes away   The ‘sun’ has finally ‘set’ on a glorious life of a Labrador, Surya, the sniffer dog who had provided a decade-long impeccable service to Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) Nagpur Police. Surya breathed last on Tuesday. He succumbed to the prolonged Kidney related …

Died 1/4/22  California officer forced to shoot K9 after violent attack A police dog was shot and killed after he suddenly attacked an officer Tuesday morning, according to Fresno police officials. Last October, officials say K-9 Odin attacked and seriously injured an officer, who had to be hospitalized for his injuries. After considering the safety of the public and officers, …

Died – 1/4/22 Handler – Officer Brad Comer The Manchester Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their former officers. Tya served as the department’s K-9 from 2009 to 2018, working alongside her partner, Officer Brad Comer. Tya passed away last Tuesday. “The best part about being Tya’s partner for nine years was going to work and have Tya find …