K9 Memorials

Handler – PC Sam Dutton Serving Wiltshire police dog dies A servering Wiltshire Police dog has died, according to a canine charity. PD Chiko’s death was announced by WAGS Retired Police Dogs, who say his death followed a battle with illness. His last reported tasking was to an incident near Salisbury in mid-Febrauary. Handled by PC Sam Dutton, PD Chiko …

Retired K-9 Bobby passes away Retired K9 Bobby was laid to rest today by the Lake Charles Police Department. K9 Bobby served the citizens of Lake Charles with his handler, Cpl. Jacob Pearson, for five years. Bobby was directly responsible for more than 70 criminal apprehensions, and also was certified in narcotics detection and patrol procedures through the National Police …

Died 2/28/21 The Southaven Police Department is sad to announce the passing of Wessel, a 13-year-old Belgian Malinois, passed away on February 28th, 2021, in the company of his former K-9 handler and family. Wessel retired from the Southaven Police Department in October of 2016 after serving the Southaven Police Department for 9 years. After retirement, Wessel spent the remainder …

Handler – Sgt. Park It is with a heavy heart that we have to inform all of you that one of our retired K-9’s was laid to rest this weekend. K-9 Max was one of the finest Police K-9’s to ever serve the East Lansing Police Department. He and Sgt. Park were an ultra-successful K-9 Team and served the City …

It is with a heavy heart we share the news of the recent passing of retired K9 Heinz. He served our community with distinction from 2011 until he and his handler retired in 2017. The name Heinz paid homage to his handler’s home roots in Pittsburgh, PA. One noteworthy case in K9 Heinz’s career was when he apprehended a suspect …

Died 2/25/21 Handler – Deputy Tyler Bos Osceola County K-9 dog will be missed Man’s best friend or man’s best co-worker? Hunter, the K-9 unit for the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office based in Sibley, was both, which made saying goodbye a little harder when he died unexpectedly on Feb. 25.“He was just overall a wonderful dog,” said deputy Tyler Bos, …

Died – 2/25/21 Handler – Officer Greg Kirby OFFICER TOBY, BELOVED K9 PROTECTOR AT UNA IN FLORENCE, HAS DIED Beloved K9 Officer Toby at the University of North Alabama has died, the university announced Friday. Toby worked to protect the university and community since 2011. His Thursday death after a brief illness came just two days before what would have …

Died – 2/25/21 Handler – Officer Aaron Haller Duluth Police K9 Shot and Killed Duluth Police Department responded to a domestic abuse call Thursday night, which led to shots being fired and a police K-9 being killed. On Thursday at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a residence on the 2300 block of West Fourth Street on a domestic abuse …

Died – 2/24/21 Handler – Officer Erik Forseth Retired K-9 dies after 9 years of service with Pembroke Pines PD The Pembroke Pines Police Department announced on Wednesday that Officer Erik Forseth decided to euthanize Aksel, a retired K-9 and his partner of nine years. Aksel was suffering from health complications caused by his advanced age, police said. During his …

Died 2/25/21 Handler – Officer Ken Murphy It is with deep sadness the Weymouth Police Department must announce the passing of K-9 Zekk this afternoon. Zekk was 7 years old. Officer Ken Murphy made the courageous decision to allow Zekk to pass with dignity and honor. “K9 Zekk (Zeek) was a Belgium Malinois mix, born in Hungary January 10, 2014, …