K9 Memorials

Handler – Lt. DiPippa Port Authority Police Mourning The Loss Of K9 Officer Arko The Port Authority of Allegheny County Police Department is mourning the loss of its K9 officer Arko. The Port Authority is extending condolences to Lt. DiPippa and his family after Arko passed away. Arko was 12 years old and served the Port Authority Police for over …

Handler – Officer Joseph Barone Hudson County Sheriff’s Office pay their respects to officer Tahoe “Today is a very sad day for the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office. We lost one of out K-9 officers,” Hudson County Sheriff Frank Schillari said on Friday. Tahoe began his career in October 2009, training with the Holmdel-Scotch Plains Canine Academy, and graduating in May …

Died 10/13/20 Handler – Sgt Billy Benhart Waynesville Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, K9 Valor. Sadly, Valor lost his fight with cancer Tuesday morning. He was at home and surrounded by his family when he crossed the rainbow bridge. Valor was an amazing police dog who selflessly served his community for years. Waynesville was …

Handler – Officer Zach Elfreich Evansville Police Department K9 dies Axel, an Evansville Police Department K9, has died after eight years of service. The Southern Indiana Police Canine Association (SIPCA) says the duo of Axel and Officer Zach Elfreich was one of the best Evansville has ever seen. Axel competed in a variety of regional and national competitions, winning or …

Ogden Police K9 Karma dies from debilitating health condition The Ogden Police Department announced on its Facebook page the passing of K9 Karma. The video tribute post stated that Karma died following a months-long battle with a debilitating health condition. The post also said: Karma faithfully served the department for more than 6 years. He loved police work and excelled …

Died – 10/9/20 Handler – Ofc Badertscher October 9th, retired canine ‘Herro’ was peacefully put down due to medical issues. Herro, a Belgian Malinois, served the Joliet community alongside his handler, retired Ofc Badertscher, from 2005 – 2017, until Herro was medically retired. Herro was assigned to the Patrol Division, and also a member of our Special Operations Squad (SWAT). …

Died 10/8/20 Our sincerest condolences former SEAL Mike Mike, who was MPC Carlos’ handler and owner after he retired. Mike had to say goodbye to Carlos today, after 15 amazing years of blessing this earth with his presence. I feel very honored to have had the pleasure of working that beast, as he was a K9 that was at the …

K9 Rambo – Kodagu, India Died 10/7/20 Kodagu police bids tearful adieu to ‘Rambo’ The police personnel of Kodagu bid a tearful adieu to ‘Rambo’, the trained dog of their dog squad, on Thursday. Owing to illness, Rambo, who had been performing duties of detecting explosives for the past six years, passed away on Wednesday. SP Kshama Mishra paid her …

Died – 10/7/10 1st Handler – Sgt. Doug Carter 2nd Handler – Sgt. Tony Bryant Lonoke Police Department mourns death of former K-9 officer The Lonoke Police Department announced Wednesday a former K-9 officer passed away. According to a post on the City of Lonoke Police Department, K-9 Max passed away from complications of cancer on Wednesday. According to police, …

Died – 10/6/20 Handler – Officer Armando Aguilar A Laredo police K- 9 officer has been placed on administrative duties following the death of his dog, authorities said Wednesday. Officer Armando Aguilar, a 9-year veteran police officer, has been placed on administrative re-assignment for the death of his partner Turbo, a 4-year-old Dutch Shepherd that was with LPD for about …