K9 Memorials

Colorado Springs Police announce passing of beloved K-9 A retired Colorado Springs Police K-9 has passed away. The department made the announcement on Facebook Wednesday morning. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of retired CSPD K9 Maverick,” the post said. According to the post, Maverick died after a months-long fight with cancer. “Maverick crossed the …

Died – 8/26/20 Handler – Officer Paul Hines It is with sadness that the Prescott Valley Police Department said goodbye today to retired German Shepherd K9 Kio. Kio, 13, had been recently diagnosed with cancer. He was handled by and retired with Officer Paul Hines. Kio came to the department in January 2010 from the Vohne Liche Kennels in Denver, …

Died – 8/24/20 K9 Luke has been put to rest due to sudden health complications. Throughout his time as a member of the Iowa City Police Department, K9 Luke brought adventure and joy to the community, the ICPD, and his handler’s family. During his 7-year career, Luke was not only an incredible asset to the department but also an invaluable …

Died – 8/24/20 Handler – Deputy Sheriff John O’Brien Sheriff and community mourn loss of K9 Libby Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian “Butch” Anderson is sad to announce the passing of retired Accelerant Detection Canine (K9) Libby. In 2012, after being rescued from the Humane Society of Greater Rochester’s Lollipop Farm, K9 Libby and her handler Deputy Sheriff John O’Brien graduated …

Died – 8/22/20 Handler – Specialist II Fred Laitinen K9 Cops was a member of the Green Bay Wisconsin Police K9 Unit. Cops, passed away after battling serious medical issues over several months. Cops was the youngest of our 6 four-legged officers and started his career on March 10, 2014,in New Mexico, the first day of training with his new …

Handler – Officer Brian Cionni Retired Boardman K9 passes away Retired Boardman Police K9 Eros has passed away after a brief illness. Eros started with the department in the spring of 2010. After a distinguished career he retired 8 years later. Eros lived with his partner and handler Officer for the remainder of his life with his partner and handler, …

Died – 8/20/20 Handler – Sargent Michael Pauly

Handler – Officer Donald Briggs K9 Willie Poisoned A K-9 officer on the Gary police force suddenly dies after being poisoned. CBS 2’s Steven Graves reports on how the devastating loss hits especially hard for the department’s K-9 unit as a whole. K-9 Willie was his name. He was one of the newest recruits to the Gary Police Department’s K-9 …

Died – 8/20/20 Handler – Jesse Kinney MWD RReidy deployed twice to Afghanistan on multiple missions. Thank you both for your service.

Died 8/19/20 Handler – Officer Christopher Laver Hackettstown PD mourn death of first K-9 Jada The Hackettstown Police Department is mourning the loss of their first crime-fighting canine officer, whose life was abruptly cut short at the age of 5. K-9 Jada, a Belgian Malinois, died Wednesday evening after suffering a medical emergency while on-duty with her handler, Officer Christopher …