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 …
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Died 5/26/19 Handler – Sergeant Trevor O’Neill Tragedy as police dog dies chasing break and enter suspect It is with extremely heavy hearts that the Queensland Police Service can confirm the death of a serving police dog in Harristown earlier this morning. Shortly before 1.30am, Police Dog (PD) Kaleb and his handler were responding to a break and enter in …
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Died 11/7/18 Victoria Police confirms death of much-loved dog Much-loved police dog, Kaos, has died. Victoria Police announced the news on Wednesday. Kaos fathered two sons, Utah and Ukon, who have both just begun careers with the police force. Victoria Police said Kaos “would be missed” and their thoughts were with the dog’s handlers.
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Died – 4/13/18 Handler – Constable Rosenhahn Retired police dog Koda passes away Koda, the brave and fearless South Australia Police pooch who was stabbed in the line of duty, has died peacefully. The 11-year-old German Shepherd was best known for being stabbed while on duty in Adelaide’s northern suburbs in 2013. At the time, the SAPOL dog was stabbed …
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Died – 2/3/18 Handler – Sen. Const. Jake Carruthers Police dog Geoffrey dies peacefully One of the South West’s most popular police recruits has sadly died. Police Dog Geoffrey was set to be farewelled by his colleagues in a guard of honour today, but died peacefully on Saturday. Under the guidance of his handler Sen. Const. Jake Carruthers, PD Geoffrey …
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Died 9/2/17 Police dog killed during training exercise Queensland police have lost one of their finest serving four-legged members during a training exercise south of Brisbane last night. Serving Police Dog (PD) Jeru died after being hit by a car while training in an alleyway off the Pacific Motorway Service Rd, Springwood at about 9.15pm. Police said Jeru had just …
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Died – 8/5/17 Handler – Senior Constable Glen Ayoub Remembering a fallen comrade It is with sympathy that we advise of the passing of Retired Police Dog Ribot, PD260 at 5.30pm on August 5. Unfortunately, Ribot succumbed to an age related medical condition at home with his handler and family. Ribot was handled by Senior Constable Glen Ayoub and was …
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Handler – Constable Matt Mayo End of watch for Police Dog Sabre The Queensland Police Service wish to advise that earlier this month, Police Dog Sabre of the Sunshine Coast Dog Squad tragically passed away after a brief battle with an aggressive lymphatic cancer. PD Sabre commenced operational duties here on the Sunshine Coast in November 2013 and was handled …
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Died – 2/3/17 Queensland Police Dog Dies After Chasing Car Thief Police Dog Waco, an eight-year-old German Shepherd, and his handler, a senior constable, were following an offender who had stolen a car in Deception Bay, north of Brisbane, on Thursday afternoon about 1:30 p.m. when the police dog became unsteady on his feet and showed signs of heat stress. …
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Died – 7/4/16 Handler – Sergeant Luke Warburton NSW Police Dog Unit pays tribute to Police Dog ‘Chuck’ The NSW Police Dog Unit has today paid tribute to Police Dog, ‘Chuck’, who passed away this week, NSW Police say. PD Chuck was the loyal companion, partner, and best friend to Acting Sergeant Luke Warburton. Born on Sunday 10 August 2008, …
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