K9 Memorials

Handler – Officer John Szostak Waukegan Police Department mourns death of retired police canine Moe The Waukegan Police Department said they are mourning the death of retired canine Moe, who led a successful career and was the department’s only Malinois canine. “It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of retired K9 Moe,” the Waukegan Police Department said …

Handler – Officer Witt Kent State Police announce death of K9 Kent State Police announced Wednesday that one of its K9s had died. K9 Dexter, an explosive detection dog, passed away after serving for eight and a half years with his handler, Officer Witt, on April 29.K9 Dexter and Officer Witt had conducted several security details, including sweeps for the …

Died 5/15/23 Handler – Alexander Maas Monroe Co. K-9 dies from heat-related injury, sheriff’s office investigating Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced one of their K-9s died last week. Sheriff Wesley Revels said K-9 Kolt had a “heat-related injury” last Wednesday. Though he was immediately taken to a veterinary clinic in Sparta then to the VCA Animal Hospital in Madison, Kolt …

Died – 5/17/23 Handler – Sergeant JJ Ament New Berlin Police Department K9 Condor Succumbs To Cancer New Berlin Police Department (NBPD) K9 Condor died on May 17 after a battle against terminal cancer.The 11-and-one-half-year-old K9 was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma in September of 2022, but he remained on the force and continued to serve his community until his death, the …

Died 5/16/23 Handler – First Sergeant Alan Sayre South Carolina sheriff’s office bids sad farewell to K9 deputy after its passing An Upstate sheriff’s office bid a sad farewell Tuesday to one of its K9 deputies. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that K9 Argo has died after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Argo served …

Died – 5/16/23 Handler – Deputy Police Chief Michelle Small Bath police mourn beloved K-9 Bath police dog Sampson, who served on the department for 10 years with his handler, Deputy Police Chief Michelle Small, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer.

Police dog passes away after decade-long service Belagavi District Police on Sunday mourned the death of its esteemed colleague Pooja, a member of the District Dog Squad, that had helped it solve 178 cases. It was a German Shepherd that served the department for over a decade.“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Pooja, a …

Died 5/10/23 Handler – Cpl. Owens The Dothan Police Department’s Canine Unit lost one of their own after a short battle with cancer on May 10.According to a release from Dothan PD, Canine Bobo#612 began his career with the department in May 2017. Bobo has been instrumental in protecting the citizens of Dothan by assisting with locating drugs and suspects …

Died 5/10/23 Handler – Officer Kane Hemingway Carrollton Police Department mourns unexpected death of young K-9 officer The Carrollton Police Department is mourning the loss of young K-9 Officer Bob. He “crossed the rainbow bridge” on May 10. His team said he was just three-years-old, and had only started working for the department about a year ago. The pup’s death …

Died – 4/30/23 Handler – Deputy Clemens Racine County K-9 Nox dies of kidney failure Racine County K-9 Nox passed away Sunday, April 30 due to kidney failure. He’s the fourth K-9 the Racine County Sheriff’s Office has lost in five months.According to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, on that Sunday, Nox’s partner, Deputy Clemens, noticed Nox had become lethargic …