Died – 7/7/23 Handler – Officer Jason Bryan Beloved K9 partner Ginger has passed away and the Auburn Police Department is mourning The Auburn Police Department (APD) is filled with sadness to announce the death of their beloved K9 officer, K9 Ginger, on July 7, 2023. K9 Ginger, who served as officer’s dedicated partner Jason Bryan, was a valuable asset …
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K9 Zipo – Dothan, Alabama
Died – 6/1/23 Former Dothan Police K9 dog passes away Former Dothan Police K9 passed away peacefully on Thursday at his home due to advanced age. According to Dothan Police Facebook post, Canine Zipo began his career with the department in 2009 and remained there for seven years until retiring in 2016. After he retired, he lived out the rest …
Read More »K9 Bobo – Dothan, Alabama
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 …
Read More »K9 Pedro – Mobile, Alabama
Died – 4/10/23 Handler – Corporal Lawrence Battiste V Mobile police mourn loss of ‘beloved’ K9, Pedro Mobile police are mourning the loss of a beloved K9, Pedro, who died on Monday at the age of 9. The cause of death is unknown, according to a police spokeswoman. Pedro served in the department for five years and performed over 300,000 …
Read More »K9 Boo – Flomaton, Alabama
Died – 2/3/23 Officer Land Flomaton Police Department mourns the loss of Police K-9 Boo Flomaton Police Department’s K-9 Boo passed away Friday after suffering from sudden health complications. According to NorthEscambia.com, K-9 Boo was a National Narcotic Detector Dog Association certified narcotics dog who also excelled in human tracking.K-9 Boo served with the police department for over two years …
Read More »K9 Hercules – Florence, Alabama
Florence Police retired K9 ‘Hercules’ dies at age 8 Retired Florence Police K9 Hercules has passed away, the department said on Thursday. Hercules, who began his career with the Florence Police Department (FPD) in 2016, was forced to retire in the spring of 2022 after a medical condition prevented his ability to meet the physical demands of his job. In …
Read More »K9 Ava – Hoover, Alabama
Died – 10/6/22 Handler – Officer Kevin Hollis Retired Hoover Police K-9 Ava dies from health complications Hoover Police say their retired K-9 Ava died from health complications.“We are saddened to report the passing of retired Hoover PD K9 Ava yesterday from health complications. She was 14 years old.Ava was a faithful partner to Officer Kevin Hollis for her entire …
Read More »K9 Zenna – Pelham, Alabama
Died 5/9/22 Retired Pelham PD K9 Zenna Dies A K-9 officer who had worked for the Pelham Police Department for years before retiring last year has died. Zenna, a German shepherd that completed over 1,128 searches in her career, died Monday. Zenna had retired from the force last September. According to PPD, she was surrounded by her handler and other …
Read More »K9 Emily – Auburn, Alabama
Died – 5/6/22 Handler – Sergeant Charles “Bud” Nesmith Auburn Mourns Passing of Police Dog Emily A dedicated, loyal, and loving Auburn K9 Officer has passed away Friday, May 06, 2022, Auburn police released the following information. “It is with heavy hearts that Auburn Police Department announces the passing of K9 Emily. For six and a half years, Emily served …
Read More »K9 Rex – Florence, Alabama
Handler – Officer Zach Maxwell Retired Florence police K-9 Rex dies at 13 It is with a heavy heart that the Florence Police Department announces the passing of Retired Police K9 Rex. K9 Rex served the Florence Community alongside his partner Officer Zach Maxwell from September 2010 to December 2016. During his more than six years of service, K9 Rex …
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