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Handler – Deputy Adam Gibson Died – 1/18/21 “On January 18th I lost my boy Riley along with my partner and friend Adam Gibson. We are still recovering from the tragic events of that night however I wanted to share how wonderful Riley was. He was such a special boy that always inspired me to be better! I will be …

Handler – Deputy Smith We are saddened to announce the passing of retired Sheriff’s Office K9, Ari. He served the Santa Cruz community alongside his partner Deputy Smith for six years. He succeeded in any task at hand (or paw) and he LOVED working. He exceled in tracking, narcotics detection, apprehension and chewing water bottles. “Ari was the best partner …

Handler – Officer Fink Fresno Police K9 dies suddenly from medical condition The Fresno Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its dedicated K9 officers. Over the weekend, K9 Officer Stark passed away due to a sudden medical condition. Stark, a Dutch Shepherd, spent the first two years of his life training after he was born in Holland …

We are saddened by the recent loss of K9 Rasl, who was assigned to the Sacramento International Airport. After a very short diagnosis with an aggressive nasal sarcoma tumor, Rasl crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. Rasl will be remembered as a hero who carried his career with intense focus, drive, and strength. We would like to offer our heartfelt thank …

Handler – Officer Josh Harshbarger Brig relaxed at home with his longtime partner, Officer Josh Harshbarger, while battling cancer for over a year. “Brig was an examples of what a police K-9 should be, all business at work and a loving pet at home. Unwavering loyalty and dedication for doing what they loved, police work. Brig served our community for …

Handler – Officer Steve Thompson K-9s, Dutch, was enjoying life with his human partner, Steve Thompson, when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer shortly after retirement, police said. Dutch had officially retired in May. Dutch was an example of what a police K-9 should be, all business at work and a loving pet at home. Unwavering loyalty …

Died – 11/22/20 Handler – Deputy Garvin Inga, a nationally recognized and awarded bloodhound, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning due to natural causes. She was nearly 14 years old. Inga had been retired from her K9 duties for the past three and a half years and was enjoying life in the country with her handler, retired Deputy Garvin. During …

Died – 11/16/20 Handler – Deputy Sean Kalmen Orange County Sheriff’s Department Passes Away pneumonia The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, K9 Rex. Rex succumbed to a sudden illness. K9 Rex passed away early Monday morning with his handler at his side. K9 Rex began to show signs of an illness last …

Died 11/7/20 Handler – Sgt. La France K-9 Unit Vex, Eureka Police Department’s Long-Serving Baddie Biter, Has Passed Away It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our EPD K9 Vex. Vex passed on Nov. 7, 2020 with his loving family by his side. On behalf of all of us at the Eureka Police Department, thank …

Died – 11/6/20 Handler – Sergeant Jason Cheney It’s with a heavy heart we report that K9 Tara has passed away this evening. Tara at the age of 5 started at SLTPD in 2014 with her partner Sergeant Jason Cheney and worked till 2018 when she retired. Shortly after retirement, Tara battled cancer, which caused her to have a leg …