K9 Memorials

Died – 10/11/17 Handler – Officer Scott Keniston Keizer PD K9 Bruno, 5, dies from bacterial infection Bruno, a 5-year old K9 with Keizer’s Police Department, died on Wednesday from a severe bacterial infection, the department announced. Bruno had been working with officer Scott Keniston since June 2014. Bruno was a tracking and apprehension K9, but he also gave several …

Handler – Cpl. Scott Riley Retired Randall Co. K-9 dies after 8 years of service Retired Randall County K-9 Deputy Luno has passed away from natural causes. Luno began working for the Randall County Sheriff’s Office in April 2008 and retired in January 2016. During his tour of duty, he and his handler Cpl. Scott Riley worked together for many …

Died – 10/9/17 Handler – Officer Brittney Kotynski-Neer Heroic Winchester police dog, Kota, finds peace Kota, the Winchester police dog that drew national attention in 2014 after falling through an attic floor while helping officers make arrests, died Monday. The German shepherd was 10. The decision to put an animal out of its suffering is always gut -wrenching, but it …

Round Rock police, Pet Loss Center to honor fallen canine officer Dega The Round Rock Police Department and the Pet Loss Center of Austin have come together to honor Dega, a deeply loved canine officer who served the City of Round Rock for nine years. Dega will be held a traditional police memorial, which will include an officer procession, appearances …

Retired AST K9 dies after distinguished career in law enforcement Alaska State Troopers in Ketchikan are reporting a retired K9 officer has died from a blood clot. Lutri, a 7-year-old German Shepherd, had a long career in law enforcement. Some of his accomplishments includes the recovery of over 300 grams of heroin and $380,000 in cash. Retired K9 Lutri initially …

Died – 10/5/17 Beloved Scottsdale police service dog ‘Havoc’ has died The Scottsdale Police Department is saying goodbye to a beloved four-legged colleague. On Tuesday, police announced that retired police service dog, Havoc, had died. Havoc was 11 years old. The K9 retired from duty in 2016. Havoc spent over 8 years dedicated to the K9 Unit and the citizens …

Died – 10/5/17 Handler – Officer Russ McAndrews Former K9 Dog Mako Dies: Manassas City Police A former K-9 dog for Manassas City Police died of natural causes Thursday, the department announced. Mako was a five-year veteran. A former Manassas City Police K-9 dog died at the home of its handler, Manassas Police officer Russ McAndrews, according to the department. …

Died – Died 10/3/17 Cpl. Cooper Havre de Grace police mourn K-9 who died from cancer The Havre de Grace Police Department is mourning K-9 Zigo, who died after a short battled with cancer. “K-9 Zigo served the city of Have de Grace and Harford County with honor assisting officers with patrol functions and drug detection leading to many arrests,” …

Died – 10/3/17 Handler – Lt. Brent Plisch Bomb-sniffing UW-Madison Police Department K9 dog, Odin, dies of cancer UW-Madison’s oldest police dog, Odin, was euthanized Tuesday after developing cancer. The 9-year-old German shepherd, who specialized in detecting explosives and tracking people, was forced to retire early after several cancerous masses were found on his spleen and liver, said UW-Madison Police …

Died – 10/3/17 Handler -Officer Paul Hussey