Tag Archives: Australia

Died 6/8/21 Handler – Senior Constable Adrian Marek Retired Police Dog Xander Dies It is with the heaviest of hearts that we say farewell to retired Police Dog (PD) Xander. After a short and unexpected illness, Xander passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family on Tuesday night, June 8. Xander served his entire career in the Greater …

Died 2/3/21 Handler – Senior Constable O’Sullivan PD Rue passes away We are sad to report the passing of Police Dog (PD) Rue this week in Rockhampton. Six-and-a-half-year-old PD Rue was a valued member of the Capricornia District Dog Squad, based in Rockhampton, where she nobly served the Capricornia District since June 2016. Unfortunately, she recently became unwell with an …

Died – 1/1/21 WA Police reveal passing of PD dog Storm One of the WA Police Force’s most loyal and brave servants has died. Police dog Storm died on New Year’s Day, it was sadly revealed this afternoon. “PD Storm was a senior WA Police dog and was often called upon for specific assignments where experience was needed,” WA Police …

Handler – Sergeant Craig Law It is with great sadness that we confirm the recent passing of retired Police Dog Ajax. PD Ajax was a valuable member of the Sunshine Coast Dog Squad, beginning his service in the unit in September 2012. He was medically retired in 2018 and spent his remaining time with his handler and Officer-in-Charge, Sergeant Craig …

Died – 6/16/20 Handler – Senior Constable Jess Dwyer Police dog Pezz dies after 7 years of sterling service Australia After an ‘action-packed’ seven years of service, Queensland Police pay their respects to PD Pezz. Firearms and explosives detection dog PD Pezz passed away peacefully in the arms of his handler last Sunday, after more than seven years of dedicated …

Died – 6/8/20 Handler – Senior Constable Justyn Mergard Sunshine Coast Police have been left saddened by the passing of former Police Dog DJ on June 8. PD DJ, whose flowing locks saw him affectionately known as “Wookie”, excelled in his training course to become a general-purpose police dog with the Sunshine Coast Dog Squad in December 2013 at nearly …

Tasmania Police Pay Tribute To Former K9 Who Has Sadly Died Tasmania Police have farewelled one of their own after their life came to an end. A beautiful Labrador with the name Yuli has sadly passed away and the force is understandably devastated. “It is with sadness we acknowledge the passing of much-loved former Police Dog Yuli (PD4), who served …

Died 4/26/20 Handler – Senior Constable Brendon Dellow Death of Police Dog Arkie It is with great sadness that we advise of the recent passing of Police Dog (PD) Arkie, who passed away due to unforeseen medical circumstances on Sunday, April 26. PD Arkie was sworn into the Service on July 7, 2013, and commenced operational duties in the Maryborough …

Handler – Senior Constable Tom Gryta Police dog put down after fall The first multi-purpose police dog dedicated to the Pilbara has been put down after failing to recover from a freak fall earlier this year that caused irreparable damage to his spine. Three-year-old Belgian shepherd Maygar was flown from Port Hedland to Perth in February and underwent surgery to …

Handler – Tim Hatton Police dog Leo passes away Northern Territory police’s longest serving drug detector dog, Leo, has passed away. Police made the announcement on social media today. Police dog Leo spent part of his career busting drug traffickers in Katherine. Leo started with NT Police after graduating from Australian Customs Service Detector training course in December 2008 and …