K9 Memorials

Died 3/22/23 Handler – Sergeant John McAulay The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing on 3/22/23 of retired K9 Murphy at the age of 10 years old who was partnered with Sergeant John McAulay with the Monroe Police Department. K9 Murphy began his career at the Monroe Police Department on 2/9/15 until his retirement …

Handler – Sgt. Brandon Harer Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of K-9 Drako The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) announced on Tuesday the loss of retired K-9 Drako.A post from the SCSO on social media stated Drako, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois born in the Czech Republic, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer. Drako reportedly used his …

Died – 3/21/23 Handler – Officer McConnell Akron Police Department announces death of retired K-9 ‘Recon’ The Akron Police Department has announced the passing its retired K-9, Recon. The 12-year-old Recon lost his long battle with kidney disease on Tuesday. In a Facebook post, the Akron Police Department says Recon “had thousands of uses during his over nine-year career, and …

Died 3/21/23 Handler – Sgt. Forsyth Retired OCPD Service Dog Passes Away The Ocean City Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Retired Police Service dog, Goro, passed away Tuesday morning with his handler by his side. OCPD made the announcement via its Facebook page. Goro was a Belgian Malinois, that came to us from Holland. …

Handler – Officer Steve Meyer UAPD’s first narcotics detection K9 dies The University of Arkansas Police Department announced on March 21 that its first narcotics detection K9 Dingo has died. According to a Facebook post made by UAPD, Dingo served the University of Arkansas from 2011-18. He was also certified in handler protection.“Rest in peace Dingo,” the post says. “May …

Died – 3/21/23 Handler – Officer Harmon OPD said Helo died from an unknown medical condition during a training exercise on Tuesday.OPD asks that people offer their thoughts and prayers to K-9 Handler Harmon and his family, as well as other officers and staff that worked with Helo

Died – 3/20/23 Handler – Sergeant Pat le Grange Hero police dog dies protecting his handler From not being able to pass one of its police dog training examinations, to saving the life of its handler in a real life or death situation. SAPS dog Deacon is hailed a hero after protecting his handler, while on duty.On Monday, March 20, …

Died – 3/19/23 Handler – handler Sergeant Corey Ashe Unexpected medical emergency claims life of Kent K9 Police Officer The Town of Kent Poice Department has announced that at the young age of 7 K-9 Maverick passed away after suffering an “unexpected medical emergency”. Maverick passed away peacefully with his handler and family on March 19th. Maverick started his career …

K9 Radar – Kent, New York Handler – Sgt VanderWoude K9 Radar has died Police say retired K-9 Radar died from an aggressive illness.He took a final ride in a patrol car escorted by fellow officers.Radar started work in 2013 and retired in 2022, with a full career recovering drugs, catching felons and reuniting lost loved ones. Police say he …

Handler – Officer Joseph Coffin Walnut Creek police K9, known for ‘loyalty, bravado,’ dies A dog that had been used by the Walnut Creek Police Department has died, authorities said. She was 13.Sheyna first joined the department in 2012 and was a founding K9, police said. She was assigned to the Central County Regional SWAT Team and assisted in several …