K9 Memorials

Handler – Sgt Elliot Carvell It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Retired BCSD K-9 Dex. Dex was BCSD’s first K-9 since resuming a K-9 program after many years. Dex joined his partner Sgt Elliot Carvell in 2016 and served the citizens of Burleigh County until he was was medically retired March 23, 2020. Dex …

Handler – Officer M. Hashagen It’s a bittersweet day for the Shawnee Police Department as they announced the passing of a beloved retired police K9. K9 Fall proudly served the Shawnee Police Department and his community from 2015 until his retirement in March 2020. During his service to the community, K9 Fall helped to apprehend many dangerous criminals and won …

Died – 12/27/20 Handler – Officer Devin Saylor CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Blaze on 12/27/20 due to bloat. K9 Blazed served with the New Britain Police Department from 2012-2016 and then with the Windsor Police Department from 2016-2020 with his handler, Officer Devin Saylor. K9 Blaze was certified in Patrol & Narcotics and was 9 …

Died – 12/27/20 Handler – Deputy Robert Rosenkranz Boone County K-9 killed in line of duty by suspected drunk driver Boone County K-9 Loki was killed in the line of duty early Sunday morning. Deputy Robert Rosenkranz and K9 Loki were conducting a traffic stop around 1:30 a.m. on I-90 when a suspected drunk driver hit the back of their …

Handler – Officer Fink Fresno Police K9 dies suddenly from medical condition The Fresno Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its dedicated K9 officers. Over the weekend, K9 Officer Stark passed away due to a sudden medical condition. Stark, a Dutch Shepherd, spent the first two years of his life training after he was born in Holland …

RIP local hero Max “The dog had a full life in the Police Force and spent his last days with the Mounted Police Family and his canine companion Buddy,” the Palma Authorities revealed in a note. Palma City Council and the Department of Citizen Security in particular, expressed their gratitude to Max for his work. A tree will be planted …

Died – 12/23/20 Handler – Officer Regina Dean Miami-Dade police dog ‘Ares’ dies A Miami-Dade Police Department dog named Ares died on Wednesday after a veterinary procedure, police said. The German Shorthaired Pointer completed the Transportation Security Administration’s national explosives detection canine program and joined the department on Feb. 22, 2013. “We will never forget his honor and service,” Police …

Died 12/22/20 Handler – Officer Rick Jennings Years of Service 2010-2018 Ivan spent his career keeping those in his presence safe. He and his partner Rick Jennings were also National Champions. Rick said, “He was one in a million— an amazing dog and a really good friend.” Rest in Peace K9 Ivan

Died – 12/21/20 Handler – Captain R.M. Insana A Waynesboro woman led authorities on a 17-minute pursuit that ended with her and a male in custody, two law enforcement officers sustaining minor injuries, and a Staunton K9 dog dead. The incident unfolded at 8 p.m. Monday. Members of the Staunton Police Department and Augusta County Sheriff’s Officewere at the Staunton …

They say that goodbye is the hardest word in any language. With a broken heart today we say goodbye to MWD DDOC. DDOC served as a PEDD in the US Army with one deployment to Iraq and one deployment to Afghanistan. DDOC was retired with PTSD after he and his handler became injured in Afghanistan. DDOC was adopted by our …