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The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is in mourning after a respected police dog died of a brain tumor. Yankee was an office favorite and “did his job extremely well and also knew when to relax,” MCSO said Monday on social media. The K-9 was nearing retirement when his “symptoms rapidly escalated,” MCSO said. “He was suffering from a very aggressive …

Died – 9/11/20 Handler – Officer Blackwell Scottsdale police K9 dies from brain tumor complications A K9 officer with the Scottsdale Police Department died due to complications from a brain tumor. Castro died on Friday after serving with the department for six years. The department says Castro was a patrol unit and narcotics canine who responded to thousands of calls …

Died – 8/26/20 Handler – Officer Paul Hines It is with sadness that the Prescott Valley Police Department said goodbye today to retired German Shepherd K9 Kio. Kio, 13, had been recently diagnosed with cancer. He was handled by and retired with Officer Paul Hines. Kio came to the department in January 2010 from the Vohne Liche Kennels in Denver, …

Died – 7/28/20 Handler – Officer Gabe Fuentes Wickenburg Police Department recently announced the passing of former K9 officer Santos. Santos has been a member of the Wickenburg Police Department since December 2012. He died after a brief illness. Santos had recently retired and was living with his human police partner Officer Gabe Fuentes. He was only 9 years old. …

Died 7/15/20 Handler – officer Joshua Knowlton ‘He was a good dog’ — Holbrook’s first K9 receives a final salute The town’s first police dog received a final salute Wednesday after serving on the force for six years. Members of the Holbrook Police Department, dispatch staff and neighboring law enforcement members lined up on the road leading up to the …

Died – 7/12/20 Mesa Police K9 Unit lost a valuable member today, K9 Cash. K9 Cash developed an aggressive cancer which was fatal. From his handler: “He was a truly a wonderful Police K9 and even better friend. He will be missed dearly.” Thank you both for your service and dedication. Run free and fly high K9 Cash – you …

Died – 6/27/20 Handler – Officer Craig Curry Maricopa Police K-9 heat death investigated Police are investigating after a K-9 with the Maricopa Police Department died from a heat-related incident. Ike, who had been with the department for almost 11 years, died early Saturday morning after the heat-related incident on Friday. Maricopa Police Chief Steve Stahl said in a video …

Died 6/11/20 Canine Barry previously worked with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (AZ) . Canine Barry proudly worked as a dual purpose canine (Patrol/Narcotics) for Pima County from February of 2012 until his retirement in October of 2017. Canine Barry was extremely successful in his career and loved every bit of retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his human family.Unfortunately, …

Died – 5/8/20 Handler – Officer Doug Jones Arizona police K-9 shot dead while chasing suspect A K-9 with an Arizona police division was fatally shot by a suspect within the line of obligation Friday night time, the division mentioned. The canine, named Koki, with the El Mirage Police Division was chasing 38-year-old Joe Ruelas about 5:20 p.m. when the …

Died – 4/11/20 Handler – Sergeant Rolfe Retired K9 Deano passed away today after losing his ability to walk. K9 Deano retired with Sergeant Rolfe and enjoyed life as a retired dog. Sadly he had to make the painful decision – to call Dr. Svoboda who made a house call. K9 Deano previously worked with the Mesa Police K9 Unit.