Handler – Scott Beloved Drug Detection dog, Thommo, passed away Queensland Corrective Services’ most beloved Passive Alert Drug Detection dog, Thommo, passed away recently after an extraordinary career and happy retirement with his handler Scott.QCS Commissioner Paul Stewart APM said the Ekka, crowd favourite 14-year-old Labrador and his handler Scott had played an important role in keeping Queensland correctional centres …
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K9 Hondo – Gold Coast, Australia
Handler – Officer Nick Donald Gold Coast farewells beloved police dog The Gold Coast community has bid farewell to beloved police dog Hondo, who has died after a seven-year career in the force.The four-legged enforcer had hundreds of arrests under his collar, including apprehending a wanted man in 2015, and chasing down a teenage car thief earlier this year.Throughout his …
Read More »K9 Soldier – Sydney, Australia
Died – 10/30/24 Investigation launched after two police dogs found dead in vehicle Detectives are investigating the deaths of two police dogs found dead in a police vehicle in Sydney’s south.Their handler made the tragic discovery when they went to check on police dog Xtra and development dog Soldier about 12.30pm today, NSW Police said.They were at a development day …
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Died – 10/30/24 Investigation launched after two police dogs found dead in vehicle Detectives are investigating the deaths of two police dogs found dead in a police vehicle in Sydney’s south.Their handler made the tragic discovery when they went to check on police dog Xtra and development dog Soldier about 12.30pm today, NSW Police said.They were at a development day …
Read More »K9 Bravo – Queensland, Australia
Queensland Police Dog Bravo Passes Beloved Gold Coast police dog Bravo has passed away aged 11 – just months after being decorated for outstanding service.
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Police Dog Beau Mourned Moreton District police are mourning the death of Police Dog Beau.PD Beau retired from service in early 2023 to live with his handler Senior Constable Matt Grace and his family.He the Queensland Police Service in 2015 when he was seven weeks old, training with Sen-Constable Grace.Before settling in Moreton, the pair travelled around the state including …
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Died 8/30/24 Handler – Constable Rob Stephensen K9 Crash Mourned Just one of the Police Dogs depicted in a mural at Caboolture Police Station remains in active service after the passing of another of the cohort. The Moreton Dog Squad is mourning the loss of eight-and-a-half-year-old PD Crash, who passed away on August 30. His death followed those of retired …
Read More »K9 Leo – Vale, Australia
Died 8/21/24 Handler – Sergeant Steve Lindsey Vale retired Police Dog Leo passes away Retired Police Dog (PD) Leo has sadly passed away on August 21, aged ten and a half, after serving eight years as a much loved and respected member of the Queensland Police Service.PD Leo was a fearless worker during his time as a serving Police Dog, …
Read More »K9 Kaos – Vale, Australia
Died 8/10/24 Handler – Senior Constable Jim Griffiths Vale Retired Police Dog Kaos Dies Retired Police Dog (PD) Kaos tragically passed away on August 10, aged 12, after serving seven years as a much loved and respected member of the Queensland Police Service. During his years of service (2014 to 2021), PD Kaos and his handler Senior Constable Jim Griffiths, …
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