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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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K9 Thor – Far North, Australia

Died – 1/27/23 Handler – Senior Constable Dan Fysh It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the sudden passing of Police Dog (PD) Thor. On Friday January 27, PD Thor was discovered by his handler Senior Constable Dan Fysh suffering from an unexpected medical condition in the back yard at home. PD Thor was rushed to the vet, …

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K9 Dravec – Wollongong, Australia

Died 12/26/22 Police dog honored in special memorial service after unexpected death Police have formed an emotional guard of honor for a serving dog who died unexpectedly over the holiday period. Police dog Dravec, aged five, died while off-duty after serving on NSW Police’s Dog Unit for almost six years.Police officers from the Dog Unit, Mounted Unit and Tactical Operations …

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K9 Hahm – Far North, Australia

Died – 11/23/22 Handler – Senior Constable Fysh It is with a very heavy heart that we sadly farewell retired Police Dog (PD) Hahm. A member of the Cairns Dog Squad for five years, PD Hahm was the beloved partner of Senior Constable Dan Fysh.Sadly, retired PD Hahm passed away today, with Senior Constable Fysh right by his side until …

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K9 Quinn, Brisbane, Australia

Died 7/11/22 Handler – Senior Sergeant Sean Baxendell Death of retired police dog, PD Quinn Retired Police Dog Quinn, attached to Brisbane Dog Squad, tragically passed away on July 11, aged 12. His service commenced with Brisbane Dog Squad in December 2012 before retiring in December 2017.PD Quinn and Senior Sergeant Sean Baxendell were a formidable team, who held offenders …

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K9 Reko – Queensland, Australia

Died 5/17/22 Handler – Senior Constable Martin Wilson Queensland Police farewell four legged colleague The Queensland Police Force has farewelled much loved member of the team Police Dog Reko 360, who passed away on May 17 at the age of 11. PD Reko retired from the force in 2020 after working side by side with his handler Senior Constable Martin …

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K9 Bert – Queensland, Australia

Death of serving police dog, Brisbane Handler – Senior Constable Adam Reid The Queensland Police Service today confirms the death of a serving police dog. Police Dog Bert, attached to Brisbane Dog Squad, succumbed to cancer over the weekend. Bert commenced his career in 2013 with the NSW Police Dog Squad where he completed a basic human remains detection course. …

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K9 Enzo – Western Australia

Western Australian Police dog Enzo dies after years of service Beloved Western Australian Police dog Enzo has passed away at the age of 13, which is about 96-years-old in human years. The German Shepherd was born in Victoria before travelling to Western Australia with his brother Enrie in 2010.Both brothers then became police dogs. Enzo’s police career began in 2010 …

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