K9 Memorials

Handler – Officer David Cole Killeen Police Department K9 Merlin dies after medical issue The Killeen Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K9s, Merlin.KPD announced on Tuesday, Sept. 10 that K9 Merlin had died after “experiencing a recent medical issue and receiving treatment”.Merlin joined the Killeen Police Department in March of 2016, said KPD, playing a …

Handler – Officer Tom Bugler North Richland Hills Police Department says goodbye to beloved K9 The North Richland Hills Police Department shared sad news on Tuesday afternoon that a beloved police dog has passed away.Breta was North Richland Hills’ K-9 that joined the department in 2012 and helped out police over a thousand times during her career. During her last …

Handler – Officer DeSantis Creedmoor Police Department loses K9 Creedmoor Police Department loses its first K9 officer, Dex, according to a press release.Dex, a 19-month-old German Shepard joined CPD in August of this year. He was set to graduate from this training at the end of September.“The loss of Dex is devastating to our entire department, especially his handler Officer …

Died – 9/9/24 Handler – Officer Michael Gilboy Franklin officers say goodbye to one of their three police dogs Franklin police officers and others from throughout the region lined Panther Way on Monday to say goodbye to police dog Robbi.Robbi, one of the department’s three police dogs, died Monday at age 7. He had been recently diagnosed with throat cancer.”Robbi …

Died 9/8/24 Two CNMI police dogs die after left in hot patrol car Two police dogs died after they were left in a hot patrol car. KUAM learned that a funeral service was held for the K9s on Friday at the CNMI Department of Public Safety headquarters.DPS assistant chief of police and acting public information officer Simon T. Manacop told …

Died 9/8/24 Two CNMI police dogs die after left in hot patrol car Two police dogs died after they were left in a hot patrol car. KUAM learned that a funeral service was held for the K9s on Friday at the CNMI Department of Public Safety headquarters.DPS assistant chief of police and acting public information officer Simon T. Manacop told …

Handler – Sergeant Narlock Ingham County Sheriff announces passing of retired K-9 The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its K-9s.13-year-old Smoke was retired from the force and recently passed away.He started working with the Sheriff’s Office in 2015 and was trained in narcotics and tracking. The Sheriff’s Office said Smoke “loved every minute of …

Died 9/7/24 Handler – Sgt. Ryan Starbuck Vancouver Police mourn the loss of retired K9 officer Ivar after notable career The Vancouver Police Department is mourning the death of retired K9 officer Ivar.VPD says Ivar served the department for nearly 8 years. Ivar retired in 2021 and continued to live with his former handler, Sgt. Ryan Starbuck and his family.“This …

Died – 9/6/24 Handler – Lt. Evan Boulanger Belmont Police Department remembers retired K-9 Vito K9 Vito served the community for eight years with his partner Lt. Evan Boulanger. K9 Vito came to the U.S. from Slovakia in 2014 and had won several awards.

Died – 9/6/24 Handler – officer John Laudeman Delaware K9 officer dies after brief battle with cancer A K9 officer who had dedicated the past five years to serving the city of Delaware died of cancer on Friday. The Delaware Police Department announced the death of Tyson, a K9 on their force, Friday evening. DPD said Tyson died after a …