K9 Memorials

Died – 1/26/23 Handler – Officer Aaron Suss The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of in service K9 Bandit. K9 Bandit passed away on 1/26/23 who was partnered with Officer Aaron Suss with the Webster Police Department in Massachusetts. Bandit had recently been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. K9 Bandit served …

DIED 1/24/23 BARRIE POLICE MOURN PASSING OF RETIRED POLICE DOG A retired member of the Barrie Police Service who took a bite out of crime while serving the community has passed away. On Twitter, police announced, “that retired K9 Thor passed away yesterday at the age of 13.”Thor served with valour from 2011 to 2019, protecting the community of Barrie, …

Retired Anne Arundel County K9 officer dies unexpectedly The Anne Arundel County Police Department is in mourning after the unexpected death of a retired K9 officer.”Rest easy, boy,” the police department tweeted Tuesday morning as they announced the news.The police department said they are saddened by the loss of retired Police K9 Maximus. K9 Maximus recently retired on Oct. 12, …

Handler – PC Bob Laurie Former Wiltshire Police dog Rex dies suddenly Wiltshire Police have paid tribute to a former police dog who died after falling seriously ill overnight. Rex served with the police under the supervision of his former handler, PC Bob Laurie, for six years before retiring in 2019.He died on the weekend of Saturday, January 21, aged …

Handler – Ofc. C. Sterling Baltimore County Police Department announces passing of K9 Dudas The Baltimore County Police Department has announced the loss of a K9 member.The department has announced the passing of retired K9 Dudas. K9 Dudas was a six-year-old patrol and narcotics detection dog. Dudas served the Baltimore County Police Department and the community for six years. Officials …

Died 1/20/23 Handler – Officer Hagen Chesterfield Police K-9, ‘Kona,’ unexpectedly dies A dedicated K-9 member of the Chesterfield Police Department suddenly passed away Friday morning. The department made the announcement on Facebook later in the day.“It is with great sadness that we share the loss of a terrific and dedicated servant to Chesterfield County,” the police department said. The …

Died – 1/19/23 Handler – Detective Moore Cedar City police pay tribute to K-9 Duco following his death The Cedar City Police Department paid tribute to a long-time officer after his passing on Thursday. Representatives of the agency announced that K-9 Duco died the evening of January 19 after serving the department for seven years. Along with extending their appreciation …

Died 1/19/23 Handler – Const. Beitel Luka the Dog of Regina Police Service dies A dog handler with the Regina Police Service (RPS) Canine Unit, is mourning the loss of Luka the dog, who was the force’s first explosive detection dog. “It was a significant loss for the Regina Police Service,” said RPS Const. Neil Beitel. “Very importantly, (he) was …

Handler – Detective Brian Turner The Harriman Police Department put up a memorial placard in the Harriman Municipal Plaza in memory of Mexx, a beloved K-9 unit drug dog who was put down recently due to increasing health issues.“He worked with us from the Spring of 2012 to the Summer of 2018,” said Harriman Police Chirf Baron Tapp. “We retired …

Died – 1/18/23 Handler – Corporal Thomas Buchness Area law enforcement turns out in force to bid farewell to Christian Co. Sheriff’s Office first K-9 Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to protect and serve. And whether they walk on two legs or four, they deserve respect and admiration. That’s why Wednesday was an emotional day for …