K9 Memorials

Died – 11/29/20 Handler – Officer Darrell Johnson Whether sniffing around at community events or energetically making his rounds at UNLV Police Services, Buster, the department’s beloved police dog, knew how to win people over. Customarily, the 8-year-old springer spaniel would arrive at police headquarters, sprint into each office and “just greet everybody,” lightening the mood, Lt. Paul Velez said …

Died 11/25/20 Handler – Officer Steve Larson Plymouth Police Mourn Loss Of K-9 Officer Plymouth police are mourning the loss of a K-9 officer. Knight, a nine-year veteran of the department, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday. A viewer told WCCO she saw about two dozen squad cars outside of the Plymouth animal hospital where Knight was being treated Wednesday afternoon. Police …

Died – 11/25/20 Police dog dies One of the Central Okanagan RCMP police dogs has died from cancer. Police say seven-year-old Fitz started showing symptoms of illness and was taken to the vet, where he was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. The dog died Wednesday night. Fitz started working for the RCMP in 2015. The dog was involved in searches …

Glasgow police dog Ziggy dies after years of service A long-serving member of both Strathclyde Police and Police Scotland’s canine squads, Ziggy’s death was announced on Twitter Wednesday. He retired from service in August after joining the ranks in 2009. We are saddened to hear of the passing of PD [police dog] Ziggy. Ziggy served with Strathclyde and Police Scotland …

Handler – Sergeant Craig Law It is with great sadness that we confirm the recent passing of retired Police Dog Ajax. PD Ajax was a valuable member of the Sunshine Coast Dog Squad, beginning his service in the unit in September 2012. He was medically retired in 2018 and spent his remaining time with his handler and Officer-in-Charge, Sergeant Craig …

Koraput Police Dog Gracy who served for 9 years passes away

Handler – Officer Josh Harshbarger Brig relaxed at home with his longtime partner, Officer Josh Harshbarger, while battling cancer for over a year. “Brig was an examples of what a police K-9 should be, all business at work and a loving pet at home. Unwavering loyalty and dedication for doing what they loved, police work. Brig served our community for …

Handler – Officer Steve Thompson K-9s, Dutch, was enjoying life with his human partner, Steve Thompson, when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer shortly after retirement, police said. Dutch had officially retired in May. Dutch was an example of what a police K-9 should be, all business at work and a loving pet at home. Unwavering loyalty …

Died – 11/22/20 Handler – Officer Stevens K9 dies from fall during burglary investigation Johnstown police K9 Titan died on early Sunday morning while assisting with a burglary investigation, according to multiple reports. Officers were dispatched to an old Goodwill warehouse at 249 Maple Avenue in Woodvale, Cambria County around 4 a.m. for a burglary. There were five people involved, …