Tag Archives: Australia

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 …

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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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K9 Xtra – 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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K9 Beau – Moreton, Australia

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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K9 Crash – Moreton, Australia

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 …

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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, …

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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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K9 Axel – Queensland, Australia

Handler – Sergeant Dave Raymond Police farewell loyal service dog, Axel, after short cancer battle It is with the heaviest of hearts that Queensland Police Service has this week farewelled retired Police Dog (PD) ‘Axel’. After a short battle with cancer, Sergeant Dave Raymond and the Raymond family had to say their goodbyes to their beloved family member.PD Axel was …

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