K9 Memorials

Died 6/2/18 Handler – Officer Dan Doty Two local police K-9s remembered for service Within the past week, the Jeffersonville Police Department and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office have faced the death of dogs that had served in their K-9 units. These K-9s helped officers find narcotics, perform searches and apprehend suspects. Yet they were more than just police dogs. …

Handler – Lieutenant Bill Rivord Kewanee K-9 officer laid to rest A retired Kewanee K-9 officer was laid to rest on Friday. Racky, a Begian Malinois, was the fourth canine to serve in the line of duty during his stint as a working partner to the Kewanee Police Department. The K-9 officer had been retired since 2016. Kewanee Police Chief …

Died – 6/1/18 Handler – Officer Cotton Wilson Police K9 dies day after retirement It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of K9 Dakota. Dakota worked his last shift before his planned retirement last night. However, this morning, on his way home Officer Cotton noticed something was wrong and took him to the veterinarian. Unfortunately, …

Died 6/1/18 Folsom PD K-9 dies after at least a dozen tumors discovered A Folsom Police Department K-9, who was a seven-year veteran on the force, passed away June 1 after doctors discovered at least a dozen tumors inside his abdominal area, officials said. The police department shared a heartfelt message about Ramon’s passing on Tuesday, which read in part: …

Died – 6/1/18 Handler – Sgt. Mike Quinn Toronto police mourn the loss of ‘Superstar’ police dog The Toronto Police Service have lost one of their own; police service dog Odin died on Friday after a sudden illness, tweeted his handler and partner. On Saturday, Toronto police Sgt. Mike Quinn announced on Twitter with “a heavy heart” the passing of …

Died 5/30/18 Handler – Deputy Chris Smith Boone County Sheriff’s Department mourns loss of K9 unit The Boone County Sheriff’s Department lost a German shepherd, Baron, during a training exercise Wednesday. Baron, who was 8 years old, “unexpectedly collapsed” and died during the exercise, according to the Boone County Fire Protection District’s twitter account. The Sheriff’s Department is unsure exactly …

Died – 5/30/18 Retired Seguin police K9 passes away The Seguin Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own today. Retired K9 Hydro succumbed to a recent medical issue and has been laid to rest. Hydro, a rescue dog originally from Dallas, helped in numerous narcotics seizures and arrests over his career. He became certified in 2012 …

Died – 5/30/18 Collier County Sheriff’s Office K9 passes away It is with great sadness that the Collier County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit announces the passing of retired CCSO K9 Boss. K9 Boss had been battling cancer for the last 2 years. During his career as a police service dog, K9 Boss was responsible for numerous arrest and the seizure …

Died – 5/29/18 Police dog dies as axe-wielding man shrieking ‘Allahu Akbar’ attacks armed officers who shoot him to the ground Dutch police have shot a man who was shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ as he tried to attack them with an axe. The 26-year-old man was heard screaming the Arabic for ‘God is greatest’ while waving the weapon and fatally wounded …

Died – 5/28/18 Handler – Officer Anthony Bastinelli Retired Beaverton PD K-9 Kahz dies; 8-year career included catching 145 suspects A retired Beaverton Police Department K-9 has died. Beaverton police reported Monday that Kahz had passed away. Kahz had an eight-year career with the department that included 2,800 deployments, 145 suspect captures and the seizure of more than $223,000 in …