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Handler – Deputy Dobbertin Pima County Sheriff K-9 dies from cancer at age 7 The Pima County Sheriff’s office announced the death of K-9 Damon after a battle with cancer.K-9 Damon was a seven-year-old Belgian Malinois. He served as a dual purpose, in both rug detection and apprehension, K-9 since 2019.”Our thoughts are with his handler, Deputy Dobbertin, and the …

Died – 11/19/24 Handler – Marshal John Cody Southern Arizona deputy marshal forced to shoot, kill K-9 during attack A Tombstone deputy marshal was forced to shoot and kill his K-9 partner after the dog attacked him, according to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office.The CCSO said it happened Tuesday around 5 a.m. on the second floor of the Tombstone Marshal’s …

Died – 9/3/24 Handler – Sgt. Mike Armentrout Handler – Officer Ron Emary Chandler police mourn death of retired patrol K-9 Bako The Chandler police community has heavy hearts after they said goodbye to one of their own retired police dogs.K-9 Bako died on Tuesday, police said, but didn’t say how. He spent 10 years with the department, working as …

Died 5/1/24 Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office K9 passes away from ‘bloat’ The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a K9 named Kimbo described as “a powerhouse of a dog,” an “amazing partner,” and “the ideal police canine.” MCSO said Kimbo was found unresponsive in his indoor, air-conditioned kennel on May 1 during a routine check. He was …

Tucson Police announce passing of beloved retired K9 ‘Oni’ The Tucson Police K-9 Unit announced the passing of retired K-9 Oni.According to TPD, K9 Oni first joined the unit in 2018 and became dual certified in patrol and narcotic shortly after. TPD says that for a long time, Oni was the only German Shepherd and the largest dog in the …

Handler – Officer Jeff Rumsley Retired police K9 Evo dies In a somber announcement, the Tucson Police K9 Unit reveals the passing of a retired police K9, Evo.Evo joined the Tucson Police Departmentment in Nov. 2011 and worked alongside his handler, Officer Jeff Rumsley, for nearly eight years, enjoying a long and successful career together. Evo’s impressive career includes 962 …

Died – 10/27/23 Handler – Officer Chris Rodriguez 2 robbery suspects arrested after Pima police K-9 killed in stabbing On October 27th, around 8:00 p.m. in the Rincon District, deputies from PCSD were searching for a suspect connected to an armed robbery. K9 Kenzo was sent into a fenced commercial yard to locate the suspect.After K9 Kenzo became unresponsive and …

Died 6/4/23 Handler – Officer Roger Reynolds Retired OVPD K-9 passes away Retired Oro Valley Police Department K-9 Bruno has sadly passed away.According to Steffany Young, the wife of Roger Reynold, Bruno passed away Sunday. Bruno was a Belgian Malinois imported from Czechoslovakia and joined the force in 2013. His handler was Roger Reynolds. Bruno retired from OVPD in 2020 …

Died 1/16/23 Scottsdale police dog dies of cancer The Scottsdale Police Department said one of its drug-sniffing dogs passed away on Monday from cancer. Kane the police K-9 had served in the agency’s narcotics unit and helped Scottsdale police make numerous drug-related arrests.The agency said Kane had been diagnosed with a rare, aggressive type of cancer. Kane was described as …

Died – 6/29/22 Handler – Officer Layton Cooper Handler – Prescott Valley Police’s heroic retired K9, Jake, dies at 13