K9 Memorials

Died 1/19/16 Handler – Deputy Scott Gukich Sheriff’s K9 Officer Mink laid to rest­ One of Jefferson County’s most popular law enforcement officers has been laid to rest. Mink, a German Shepherd and one of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office’s three K-9 officers, was put to sleep Tuesday, Jan. 19, after an attempt to surgically address a bladder tumor failed …

Handler – Officer Joe Hoskins Retired CMPD K9 officer passes away Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police announced Thursday that a retired K9 officer passed away earlier this month. Scout, who served with CMPD for six years, retired in 2011 and lived with his handler, Officer Joe Hoskins. Officials say that Scout was 14 years old and was having health issues before his death. …

Died 1/19/17 Handler – Officer Jeremy James Black River Falls chief says department not told before police dog was euthanized The Black River Falls Police Department lost one of its own this week when its dog, Kilo, was euthanized, and law enforcement officials say it happened without their knowledge. “One of my officers was euthanized without us knowing,” Chief Scot …

Goldsboro police announce death of K9 officer Goldsboro police have announced the death of a retired police dog. K-9 Officer Iko served with the Goldsboro police from 2008 to 2016. He retired in early 2016, but continued to live with his handler. Iko was trained in both protection and drug detection work, police said. “Over the course of his 8 …

Officer P.K. Shyam and his K9, a a Belgian Shepherd, were both killed on 1/17/17 from an IED blast during anti-Naxalite operations at Burhapahar in Latehar district at approximately 3:30 p.m. around 200km from the state capital. The deceased dog was part of the sniffer team for two years.

Died 1/16/17 Handler – Officer John Bedard Salem department mourns death of police dog Thor Salem police are mourning the unexpected death of one of the department’s K-9 dogs, Thor. Thor, one of three dogs purchased for the department through a community fundraising campaign five years ago, was found unresponsive in his kennel by his handler, Patrolman John Bedard, on …

Died – 1/16/17 Handler – Sergeant Leon Nel A legendary Humansdorp police dog – which tackled more than 100 wanted criminals during its six-year stint on the force – has been put down due to a decline in his health following a stabbing. Quincy, 9, described as a “legend” by several police officers, was a highly trained German Shepherd who …

Died – 1/15/17 Handler – Officer Troy Casey Last night I lost my K9 Partner of 8 Years. Boston Police K9 Bronson passed away at home after a sudden illness stricken him. K9 Bronson was raised by me from a puppy at 12 weeks and passed away at the age of 9. Bronson in my opinion was truly a Police …

Died – 1/15/16 1st Handler – Clint Spade 2nd handler – Officer Cesar Lopez Fitchburg Police Department remembers K9 Chase The Fitchburg Police Department is remembering one of their most beloved members. They say K9 Chase died on Sunday. The German Shepherd retired last January after nearly 8 years of service. Chase lived to be 10 years old. He began …

Died 1/13/17 1ST Handler – Sgt. Ashley Henson 2ND Handler – Deputy Ricky Waters Paulding Canine Unit Grep Dies at 13 Paulding County Sheriff’s deputies are mourning the loss of Grep, a 13-year-old retired canine officer who died on Friday. Grep began his service with the sheriff’s office in December 2004 and retired in October 2013. He was a dual-purpose …