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Handler – Officer Jason Bentley Tucson police mourning the loss of K9 “Rigz” It was with a heavy heart that the Tucson Police Department reported the death of K9 Rigz after an illness. Rigz became a member of the Tucson Police Department in September 2012 and served actively until his retirement in October 2017. He and his handler, Officer Jason …

Died – 10/5/17 Beloved Scottsdale police service dog ‘Havoc’ has died The Scottsdale Police Department is saying goodbye to a beloved four-legged colleague. On Tuesday, police announced that retired police service dog, Havoc, had died. Havoc was 11 years old. The K9 retired from duty in 2016. Havoc spent over 8 years dedicated to the K9 Unit and the citizens …

Died – 7/16/17 Handler – Cpl. Bill, Fancher Kingman PD puts down K9 officer who had deadly disease On Tuesday, July 16th, K9 Cyrus, was put down after it was determined that he had the deadly disease brucellosis. Brucellosis is a rare, but deadly disease caused by a bacterium. It occurs worldwide and affects all kinds of dogs, and can …

Died – 6/20/17 Handler – Deputy William Rice Retired YCSO K-9 dies The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of one of their retired K-9’s. YCSO said, “It is with great sadness that we report the passing of retired Yuma County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Paris on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. K-9 Paris was a sable and black in …

Died 1/9/17 Mesa police K9 officer Chico dies after cancer diagnosis Chico, a police dog who worked with the Mesa Police Department for five years, has died of cancer. The loss is especially painful because he was scheduled to retire with his handler in May, officers said. The dog was diagnosed with a virulent form of cancer just last month. …

Died – 9/14/16

Died 8/31/16 Handler – Officer Marvin Oro Valley police mourn the passing of K9 officer The Oro Valley Police Department is reporting the passing of explosive detection K9 Lara, an 8-year-old Belgium Malinois. According to OVPD she was sick and was receiving treatment, Lara passed away on Wednesday morning with her handler by her side. Lara began her service with …

Died 8/20/16 Handler – Officer Adam Simonsen Kingman police K9 dies in the line of duty while rescuing hikers The Kingman Police Department reported “with deep sadness” the death of K9 Amigo, a three-year old Belgian Malinois, near White Cliffs on Saturday. Amigo died of heat exhaustion while rescuing two injured hikers in Kingman on Wednesday near the top of …

Died 9/10/15 Handler – Fire Marshal Joe Bracamonte It is with great sadness that the Globe Fire Department announce the passing of Arson K-9 Unit “Frank.” Frank passed away on Sept. 10 after a long battle with a terminal illness. Frank was the Globe’s Fire Department’s first-ever arson detection dog. He served on active duty from 2007 to 2011 in …

Died 8/23/15 University of Arizona Police Department says goodbye to bomb-sniffing K9 The University of Arizona Police Department is saying farewell to a retired explosives dog that passed away. The agency posted a photo of Michael the bomb-sniffing K9 on Sunday with the words “RIP buddy.” Michael served the campus community for eight years.