K9 Memorials

Handler – Officer Michael Sachar CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Retired Canine “Shenko”, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Police Officer Michael Sachar of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. K9 Shenko was certified in Patrol and Explosive. “Shenko” was laid to rest Tuesday 5/11/2021. Canine Shenko was named in loving memory of NYPD Officer …

Died – 5/10/21 Handler – PC Cunningham Scotland police have paid tribute to ex-police dog, Rico, who passed away yesterday. Rico, who served with police for more than four years, passed away at the age of 13, with the force paying tribute to the canine. They said: With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Rico. He served with distinction …

Died 5/8/21 Shock as ‘outstanding’ South Yorkshire police dog dies suddenly in service Police Dog Quinn, who had been a loyal servant to South Yorkshire Police since joining the force in 2016, sadly died on Saturday, May 8, aged just five. The German Shepherd cross Malinois was last year praised by his bosses for hunting down a suspected drug dealer …

Died 5/5/21 1st Handler – Sgt.Scott Robertson 2nd Handler – Officer Blake Gobbo It was a chilly early afternoon in the spring of 2018 when an armed suspect fled from officers as they attempted to arrest him outside the library in downtown Glenwood Springs. The suspect, who was wanted on several burglary and theft charges, quickly disappeared from officers before …

Died – 5/4/21 Handker – Deputy Roberts On May 4, 2021 EDSO retired K-9 Bakus was put to rest at the age of 15-1/2, 2-1/2 years past the average life expectancy of his breed. (Belgian Malinois) Bakus enjoyed a long career, which started with Deputy Mike Roberts in July of 2008. Over his 8 ½ year career Bakus had 17 …

Died 5/1/21 Handler – Officer Brian Parker The St. Marys Police Department is saddened to announce that on Saturday, May 1, 2021, we lost our beloved K-9 member, Scout. On Thursday, Scout developed a Gastric Dilatation- Volvulus (GDV) and underwent emergency surgery, but died due to complications on Saturday. Scout, a German Shepherd from Czechoslovakia, was born on August 14, …

Died – 4/29/21 Handler – Deputy Tommy Cowden The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office said that K-9 Cross died Thursday. He would often demonstrate his skills for children, alongside his handler. The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office announced that one of their K-9 units died Thursday, a dog named Cross. They said that K-9 unit Cross was often seen with his handler, …

Handler – Deputy Gleave We are saddened to announce that retired K9, Valor, has passed away. Valor began his Law Enforcement career with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office in July of 2007 and retired in October of 2017. Valor was a multi-purpose K9 and was assigned to the Patrol Division with his partner, Deputy A Gleave. Valor was trained in …

Died – 4/28/21 The German Shepherd sniffer dog joined the dog squad of the police department in 2009 and played a vital role in the detection of explosives. The final rites of Litti, a 13-year-old police dog, which died on Wednesday due to ill-health, was held with police honors here on Thursday. The German Shepherd sniffer dog joined the dog …

Died – 4/27/21 Handler – Officer Muller Bakersfield Police K-9 Jango was killed in Tuesday night’s fatal officer-involved shooting The Bakersfield Police Department has confirmed that Jango was the K-9 killed in last night’s fatal officer-involved shooting. The department said Jango is believed to have been struck by gunfire when the suspect fired at the K-9 and his human partner …