K9 Memorials

Died 12/4/24 Handler – Police Chief Mike Justice Lebanon Police Department mourns death of retired K-9 The Lebanon Police Department is mourning the death of a retired K-9 officer.LPD announced the death of K-9 Prime, who served as an explosives detection K-9 for several years alongside his handler, Police Chief Mike Justice. Prime retired in 2017 and lived on the …

Handler – Officer Morrison Arlington County Police Department mourns passing of K-9 The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) announced that one of its K-9s, Jax, passed away.The 10-year-old Belgian Malinois was a patrol and narcotics detection K-9 and served the department from 2015 to 2021.“It is with great sadness the Arlington County Police Department and the members of the K9 …

Died – 12/2/24 Hutch the Saskatoon Police Dog dies after five years of service The Saskatoon Police Service has had to say goodbye to a four-legged member of its team.Hutch the Police Service Dog died with his handler by his side on the evening of Dec. 2 after suffering an off-duty medical emergency.The dog was part of the Saskatoon Police …

Handler – Officer Jamie Thompson Effingham County Sheriff’s Office remembers beloved K-9 ‘Lt. Gero’ The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) is mourning the loss of a beloved retired K-9.Lieutenant Gero served the ECSO from 2015 to 2022 under the handling of Strategic Firearms Commander (SFC) Jamie Thompson. In his career, Lt. Gero helped capture those who tried to evade authorities …

Died 11/29/24 Handler – Officer Doherty 5 years after ‘hanging up the collar,’ retired K9 dies peacefully in handler’s care On Saturday, the Overland Park Police Department announced the passing of a former K9 officer.Gus was a Belgian Malinois born in the Netherlands. He joined the OPPD K9 unit in March 2014 and retired in April 2019 when he was …

Died 11/29/24 Handler – Constable Sean Richardson Retired K9 Officer Hasko Passes Away Retired Windsor Police K9 officer Hasko passed away on Friday. Hasko served the community for over nine years as the region’s first explosive detection canine, assisting in countless cases.“Hasko will always be remembered for his unwavering bravery, remarkable contributions, and dedication to keeping our community safe. His …

Handler – Scott Beloved Drug Detection dog, Thommo, passed away Queensland Corrective Services’ most beloved Passive Alert Drug Detection dog, Thommo, passed away recently after an extraordinary career and happy retirement with his handler Scott.QCS Commissioner Paul Stewart APM said the Ekka, crowd favourite 14-year-old Labrador and his handler Scott had played an important role in keeping Queensland correctional centres …

Died – 11/28/24 Handler – Officer Robert Murawski Bennington Police mourn the sudden loss of K-9 Gracie Gracie, the 7-year-old Bennington K-9 Officer who helps with everything from locating drugs during a police raid to locating missing children, unexpectedly passed after a medical emergency, acccording to a Bennington PD Facebook announcement. Gracie was rushed to the Capital District Veterinary Hospital …

Died – 11/27/24 Handler – Deputy Derrick Johnson Retired Williamson County Sheriff’s Office K9 dies A longtime Williamson County Sheriff’s Office K9 has passed away. K9 Enzo passed away on Wednesday morning.Enzo began serving with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in 2013 and retired in 2021.Following his retirement, Enzo lived with his handler, Deputy Derrick Johnson.”K9 Enzo will be deeply …

Died – 11/27/24 Handler – Trooper Chris May Troop C mourns the loss of K9 Matti It is with deep regret and sadness that the New York State Police at Troop “C” announces the loss of K9 Matti. K9 Matti who worked with his partner Trooper Chris May has passed away. K9 Matti was stationed out of SP Binghamton, his …