K9 Memorials

Handler – PC Claire Todd Gloucestershire Police have had to say goodbye to one of their own this week as lifesaving dog Duke has died just weeks before he was due to retire. The 11-year-old German Shepherd enjoyed an impressive six-year career in the constabulary with his heartbroken handler PC Claire Todd who he lived with in Wales. Duke was …

Died 1/1/16 Handler – Officer Stephanie Humerickhouse Rocky, an 11-year-old Belgian Malinois, who worked for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department died Friday, January 1, 2016. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.Rocky died off-duty after serving his final shift on New Year’s Eve with his handler Officer Stephanie Humerickhouse. Rocky has worked with IMPD’s Criminal Interdiction Unit since September 2011. …

Died – 12/30/15 Handler – Officer Mark Jaeger Wausau police dog Pluto dies A retired Wausau police dog has died. K-9 Officer Mark Jaeger. Police say the Belgian Malinois named Pluto died December 30. The 13-year-old dog started working for the Wausau Police Department in 2005 and retired one year ago. “Pluto was a great partner at work and a …

Died – 12/29/15 Martin County K9 passes away The Martin County Sheriff’s Department announced the passing of K9 Rex on Tuesday. Rex, a Belgian Malinois who was born in Holland in 2003, was 12. According to a press release from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Rex began his law enforcement duties shortly after birth, undergoing intense training to prepare him …

Died – 12/29/15 Handler – Sgt. Tony Mele Beloved Mayfield Heights Police Department K-9 passes away Mayfield Heights police said its beloved K-9 has passed away. Police say he faithfully served the department for 8 years– from 2006-2014– along with his partner, Sgt. Tony Mele. “Duke not only helped us fight crime but he was also the goodwill ambassador for …

Died – 12/29/15 Handler – Lt. Zsakhiem James Beloved Camden County Police Department K9 Passes Away A beloved Camden County Police Department K9 has died. Officer Zero, the veteran K-9 officer who was Camden’s oldest police dog, passed away Monday night at his home, authorities said. He was 12, Camden County spokesman Dan Keashen said, and died of natural causes. …

Died 12/29/15 Handler – Officer Steve Silk CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Steve Silk’s partner, K9 Boris of the New Haven Police Department. Steve and Boris were lifetime members, joining the CPWDA on 4/3/10.

Died 12/29/15 Handler – Officer Chesney Griffin Bristol, Tenn. police K-9 dies A Bristol Tennessee Police Department K-9 officer recently died of cancer. K-9 Ruger died on Dec. 29 after becoming sick the week of Christmas. A preliminary autopsy at the University of Tennessee revealed K-9 Ruger had cancer in his organs, the statement said. Bristol, Tenn. K-9 Officer Chesney …

Died 12/28/15 Handler – Officer Jeff Vaughan Salina K-9 Officer Dies Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are mourning the loss of K-9 officer Riddik. Riddik was a fantastic partner for Officer Jeff Vaughan. Riddik apprehended many suspects in his career and was the recipient of several awards. K-9 Officer Riddik served the citizens of Salina for over nine years.

Died 12/27/15 Handler – Officer Carlos De Santiago Palo Alto Police K-9 Passes: Goodbye, Dag They say dogs are a man’s best friend. For a police officer, a K-9 dog is much more than a good friend. A good K-9 can save an officer’s life. Palo Alto Police today announced Dag, the department’s K-9 dog, passed away in December due …