K9 Memorials

Handler – Cpl. Charlie Bergeron  Retired Rhode Island State Police K-9 Officer Zeus dies K-9 Officer Zeus, who served for the Rhode Island State Police, has died. State police made an announcement on social media Tuesday morning. “We are saddened to share news of the recent passing of K-9 Zeus, a search and rescue/cadaver trained Lab/Keeshond mix who served as …

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K9 Gizmo EOW: 12-3-2021 The Phoenix Police Department and Meintel family are mourning the loss of one of their own, Retired K9 Gizmo. Gizmo passed away peacefully this evening at home surrounded by his family and those who loved him most.K9 Gizmo selflessly served with the Phoenix Police Department from March 2013 to March 2018 as a member of the …

Died – 12/2/21 Handler – Cpl. Mark Dexter  Converse County Residents Mourn Loss Of Beloved K-9 Officer Trigger There wasn’t a dry eye in the crowd Thursday when Converse County Sheriff’s K-9 Officer Trigger received his final call. Residents from across the county, including dozens of children, stood with law enforcement officers as deputies carried the canine’s flag-draped casket out …

New Castle County announces death of police K9 New Castle County Police said one of their active K9 units has died of natural causes. According to police, K9 Prezzi joined the county police force in May of 2017 and was teamed with Master Corporal Richard Blackston. The dog was a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois and German Shepard mix. Police say during …

Died 12/1/21  Nez Perce police K9 Aika passes away Today was a sad day for us. Our beloved K9 Aika (retired) passed over the rainbow bridge. Aika was 14 years young, had arthritis, and had recently been diagnosed with cancer. Aika passed away with her lifelong partner/handler by her side. K9 Aika started her career with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s …

Died – 12/2/21 Handler – Sergeant Paul Manteufel  North Las Vegas retired K-9 dog dies following health complications The North Las Vegas Police Department is grieving the loss of one of its retired K9 dogs. NVLPD announced on Facebook Sunday that retired K-9 Bobby has passed away. He was a 14 year old Belgian Malinois. According to NLVPD, he died …

Handler – Deputy Jimmy Coward  Laurens County Sheriff’s Office mourns passing of K-9 Deputy Red Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of their K-9, Deputy Red. Red’s handler was Deputy Jimmy Coward and the beloved pooch served with the Sheriff’s Office for many years. According to Sheriff Larry Dean, the dog was battling health issues. In honor of …

Winnipeg K9 Cop Dies The Winnipeg Police Service has announced the death of one of its canine officers. Police Service Dog Mya passed away after retiring in 2019. She was trained and worked as a specialty narcotics detector with two different handlers during her tenure. Mya was also an integral part of the WPS litter program.

Died 11/30/21 Handler – Officer Rich Brettell The Bordentown Township Police Department (BTPD) is mourning the loss of one of its retired narcotics dogs, Mako, who passed away on November 30 at the age of 12. Mako’s handler, retired BTPD Officer Rich Brettell, talked to TAPinto Bordentown about Mako’s background and some of the biggest drug busts he made in …