K9 Memorials

Died – 9/1/23 Handler – Officer Jeremy Ricks K-9 Narcotics Detection dog passes away The first K-9 officer at the Hanford Police Department, has passed away, says the Kings County District Attorney K-9 Services on Friday. According to the Kings County District Attorney K-9 Services, K-9 Dodger passed away on Friday. He worked as a Narcotic Detection Dog alongside his …

Derry Borough K-9 euthanized Derry Borough’s police K-9, Smoke, had to be euthanized last week after an off-duty incident led to “extensive injuries” for the police dog, according to the borough’s mayor. The recommendation to euthanize the K-9 came from a treating veterinarian to relieve Smoke’s suffering, Mayor Grant Nicely said in a statement on Facebook. “Borough council, police department …

Handler – Officer Eddie Dutchover K9 Bailey Remembered For Her Skills A local law enforcement hero has died. Retired K9 Narcotics Detector Bailey recently passed away at the age of 15 years old after being overcome with several medical conditions.K9 Bailey served the Moapa Band of Paiutes community for seven years with her handler, Eddie Dutchover. Together they worked highway …

Handler – Officer Glen McClelland Former Marietta Police Department K9 dies A former Marietta police K9 has died, according to officials.K9 Edo worked with law enforcement from 2014 to 2020. He recently turned 11.According to Chief Warden, K9 Edo was scary on the job and goofy off the job. He also enjoyed being pampered.We would like to extend our condolences …

Handler – Officer Karl Gous Pietermaritzburg K9 Unit bids farewell to Chazz The Pietermaritzburg SAPS and K9 Unit bid farewell to beloved police dog Chazz, who retired at the end of July after a very successful nine-year service.The 11-year-old Chazz was described as an “intelligent” police dog that loved his job — scoring a success rate of 94% in the …

Died 8/26/23 Handler – Sergeant Tate Kindschuh K-9 Samantha, trusted partner and valued member of APD, laid to rest More than 40 law enforcement officers and other supporters saluted Samantha’s appropriately flag-draped body as she was carried to her handler’s vehicle from a local veterinary clinic to be transported for cremation in Monte Vista. A procession of more than 20 …

Died 8/24/23 Handler – Officer Chris Gerace Gloucester Police Mourn Loss of Veteran K-9 Cop The Gloucester Township Police Department (GTPD) announced the passing of Retired GTPD K-9 Arrow, a beloved figure in the community, who died on Thursday, August 24.Born on March 8, 2009, K-9 Arrow began his distinguished career with the GTPD in January 2011, working alongside Ptl. …

Died 8/24/23 Handler – Assistant Chief Pete Nielsen West Fargo’s first K-9 police officer ‘Disco’ dies The West Fargo Police Department has announced the passing of K9 Disco on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Disco was the West Fargo Police Department’s first-ever K9.Disco started with the police department in March of 2011, and retired in 2018. During his career, he had …

Died 8/24/23 Handler – Officer Josh Hwang With Ace’s passing, Edmonds police say goodbye to another K9 “With unfortunate and continued grief,” the Edmonds Police Department announced that K9 Ace died Thursday, Aug. 24. Ace’s death follows the passing of retired K9 Hobbs, who died on July 29.“During continuous veterinary care, Ace was found to have a terminal condition that …

Died 8/24/23 Handler – Officer Ryan Gibbons K-9 Blek dies from ‘brief illness’ The Medina County Sheriff’s Office is “heartbroken” to announce the passing of K-9 Blek from a “brief illness” after serving the community for nearly a decade.MCSO shared the saddening news on Aug. 24.He was a 10-year-old German Shephard who was trained in illegal narcotic detection, tracking, handler …