Tag Archives: CA

Died – 7/20/16 Handler – Officer Oscar Vargas Porterville police dog dies after car’s air conditioner shuts down A Porterville police dog died Wednesday in the back of a department vehicle. The engine had been running with the air conditioner on, but the engine stopped for unknown reasons. The dog, a male named Idol, was put into the vehicle to …

Died – 6/28/16 Handler – Officer Mike Parcells Assault suspect and police K-9 killed in Long Beach officer-involved shooting An assault suspect and a police dog were both killed in a shooting Tuesday morning as Long Beach officers attempted to take the wanted man into custody, officials said. The 4-year-old Belgian Malinois named Credo was taken to a veterinary hospital, …

Died 6/22/16 Handler – Deputy Jon Watson It’s been a tough few days for two Sonoma County (CA) law enforcement agencies; each lost an integral part of their team. Sebastopol Police Department K-9 Frank and Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Koogan both died this week. Frank, a German shepherd, garnered massive public attention as he battled two bouts of lymphoma.He …

Died 6/22/16 Handler – Sgt. Nick Belliveau It’s been a tough few days for two Sonoma County (CA) law enforcement agencies; each lost an integral part of their team. Sebastopol Police Department K-9 Frank and Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Koogan both died this week. Frank, a German shepherd, garnered massive public attention as he battled two bouts of lymphoma.He …

Handler – Officer Chris Hall K9 Atza was laid to rest on June 17, 2016, after a few months of retiring from the Atascadero Police Department. He was partnered with Officer Chris Hall. K9 Atza previously worked for the Guadalupe Police Department. Officer Hall and Atza completed their training together as a team in 2012. They completed a five week …

Died – 6/17/16 Handler – Deputy Shawn Rosner Placer County police dog ambassador dies in sleep A police dog who served as an ambassador for the Placer County Sheriff’s Office K-9 corps has died of apparent kidney failure. Scout, who had a four-year tour of active duty in the department with handler Deputy Shawn Rosner, retired from the department in …

Died – 6/7/16 Handler – Officer Steve Thomson Retired K9 dog Crash dies in his sleep after 4 years of service The Sacramento Police Department is mourning the death of retired K-9, Crash, who died in his sleep on Tuesday at the age of 10. Born in Czechoslovakia, Crash began with the department in January of 2009, serving with Officer …

Died 6/2/16 Handler – Deputy Burch Retired police dog passes away Sheriff Mike Boudreaux announced the death of Kayo, a retired police dog. Kayo served the department from 2006-2012. His handler was Sheriff’s Deputy Doug Burch, stationed out of Visalia Headquarters Patrol. “Our hearts go out to Deputy Burch and all the K-9 handlers who worked with him and Kayo,” …

Died – 5/31/16 Handler – K-9 Sony Dies K-9 Sony Dies The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office lost a 9-year-old, K-9 name Sony after the dog suddenly became sick and passed away Tuesday. A sad day for the Fresno County Sheriffs Office as well as the community. The sheriff’s office issued a final call saying, “Sony thank you for your loyalty, …

Died – 5/18/16 Handler – Officer R.J. Young Former Anaheim Police Dog ‘Bruno’ Dies 2 Years After Being Shot During SWAT Operation “Bruno,” the former Anaheim police dog who made headlines after being shot during a search with SWAT officers in 2014, died just before 6 a.m. with his former partner R.J. Young at his side. The public came to …