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Died – 9/15/18 1st Handler – Officer Dave Cerruti 2nd Handler – Officer Al Grajeda Retired Livermore K9 Officer Dies At Age 11 It is with sadness that we share with the Livermore community the passing of K9 Fin Saturday, due to complications related to old age. Today, with the assistance of Patrol and members of the Honor Guard, Fin …

Died – 9/14/18 Handler – Deputy Mike McNeil Betti, Sheriff’s Office Retired K-9, Dies at Age 14 The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has lost the first and only female K-9 to work for the agency. Retired K-9 Betti passed away Sept. 14, at age 14 due to health complications from old age. Betti, whose full name is Betti Blue …

Died 8/8/18 Handler – Sgt. Scott Cavalli Sheriff K-9 Kash dies Trinity County Sheriff’s Office K-9 “Kash” died with handler Sgt. Scott Cavalli by his side yesterday after a brief bout with an infection. “Kash” was taken to the Trinity Animal Hospital in Weaverville on Tuesday after the dog stopped eating and showed signs of illness. “It is with deep …

Died 7/27/18 Handler – Officer Katie Beebe Retired Fontana police dog responsible for recovering millions in narcotics money dies Katie Beebe had a feeling Reno would be a hard-working police dog. About a decade ago, the K9 was one of several brought to Riverside from Holland to be used by police agencies. No older than 3 at the time, Reno’s …

Died – 7/24/18 Retired K-9 officer receives last salute A retired California K-9 was saluted by his comrades as he took his last breaths on Tuesday. Karo was a sweet dog that was known for his wicked leg bites. As Sutter County K-9 Karo was euthanized, a law enforcement radio was playing in the background. Continuing a tradition at police …

Died – 7/13/15 Beverly Hills retired K-9 named Jinx dies after losing fight to Cushing’s disease A Beverly Hills retired K-9 named Jinx died after battling Cushing’s disease, the police department said. The black lab served as a narcotics detection dog from 2009 until 2014. The department said he was the only dog assigned to the entire field division of …

Retired Police K9 Mourned by Beverly Hills P.D. A retired Beverly Hills police dog who assisted in the seizure of more than $1 million in drug money over his career was remembered fondly by his department Wednesday after his death earlier this week. Merlin, who was 16 years and 9 months old, was the longest-living Beverly Hills Police Department K-9, …

Died 6/1/18 Folsom PD K-9 dies after at least a dozen tumors discovered A Folsom Police Department K-9, who was a seven-year veteran on the force, passed away June 1 after doctors discovered at least a dozen tumors inside his abdominal area, officials said. The police department shared a heartfelt message about Ramon’s passing on Tuesday, which read in part: …

Died – 4/17/18 Handler – Officer Lombardo Former Citrus Heights police K-9 dies A former Citrus Heights police K-9 passed away Tuesday night, the department posted. “Bruno kept many of our officers safe during the years, aided in numerous arrests throughout the region, and provided outstanding service to our community,” Chief Ronald Lawrence said.

Died – 4/4/18 Handler – Officer Damon Allen Bosco the Hero Police Dog Euthanized Due to Medical Condition A loyal and beloved Southern California police dog whose heroics and determination helped bring a five-hour standoff to an end earlier this year has been euthanized. Orange Police Department K9 Bosco was euthanized due to a medical condition discovered Wednesday, the department …