Died – 9/6/20 1st Handler – Officer Robert Franks 2nd Handler – Officer Ernie Garcia Beloved retired Chino Police canine ‘Dre’ dies Retired police K-9 officer Dre, who spent seven years with the Chino Police Department before his retirement in 2016, died Sunday just weeks before his 13th birthday. “Police canines serve a vital role in protecting our community and …
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Died – 9/3/20 Handler – Deputy Gibson On August 27, 2020, K9 Barry (0K96) was taken into the veterinarian after his handler noticed he was not his usual rambunctious self. After being seen by several caring veterinarians and specialists, he was diagnosed with Pheochromocytoma (a rare form of cancer; tumor attached to the Adrenal Gland). Due to the location of …
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Died 8/31/20 It is with great sadness we inform our followers and friends that K-9 “LUCKY” has passed away. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers as this is a very difficult time for them. You will be missed K-9. “LUCKY”, but rest easy knowing we have it from here. RIP.
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Died – 7/26/20 Handler – Corporal Matt Widger Pasadena Police Canine Dies A police dog that aided the Pasadena Police Department for nearly 10 years died Sunday, according to Lt. William Grisafe. Nico had been partnered with Cpl. Matt Widger for the past eight years. Widger noticed Thursday that Nico developed a cough and took him to the veterinarian. Although …
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Died 7/22/20 Handler – officer Gene Votruba Former CCPD K9 officer Ares passes Crescent City Police Chief Richard Griffin announced July 22 the passing of retired K9 officer Ares. “K9 Ares served this community well for several years and was able to enjoy retirement as much as he could, but in the end there were too many medical issues with …
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Died 7/15/20 Handler – , Sergeant Mondon We are sad to announce the passing of retired Cypress Police K9 Sem. Those who got a chance to meet him knew him to be a happy and dedicated servant who loved to patrol the streets of Cypress and protect our community. During his career, he completed nearly 350 narcotics searches, seizing 168 …
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Died – 7/10/20 Handler – Officer Matt Leatherman We are sorry to share with you the passing of one of our beloved K9 partners just 8 weeks after he was diagnosed with hemangiosar coma. Iggy passed peacefully with his favorite human of all time, his partner Retired Officer Matt Leatherman. K9 Iggy was born 5/17/2009 in Loomis, CA to Fera …
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Died 7/9/20 Handler – Officer Chris Kofford End of Watch: Beloved K-9 receives ‘final ride’ in law enforcement tribute It is with great sadness we announce the untimely passing of K9 Hank. Hank passed away July 9th, 2020, after a brief battle with a suspected aggressive form of cancer. Hank was only two-and-a-half-years-old. Hank and his handler, Officer Chris Kofford, …
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Died – 6/11/20 Handler – CHP Officer A. Santelices K9 Tezz Dies from Natural Causes It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of CHP K9 Tezz #KM 16199, who died suddenly of natural causes on June 11, 2020.Tezz, you were the best best beat partner CHP Officer A. Santelices, #19839, could ever ask for. You never …
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Died 6/8/20 Handler – Officer George Brunn Retired Hermosa Beach K-9 Keef dies Retired Hermosa Beach Police Department narcotics K-9, Keef, a black Labrador retriever, died June 8 after nearly three years of retirement. Keef, with handler Officer George Brunn, served eight years and was the first canine in the department’s Narcotics K-9 Unit when it was formed in 2009. …
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