Died – 12/2/24 Hutch the Saskatoon Police Dog dies after five years of service The Saskatoon Police Service has had to say goodbye to a four-legged member of its team.Hutch the Police Service Dog died with his handler by his side on the evening of Dec. 2 after suffering an off-duty medical emergency.The dog was part of the Saskatoon Police …
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K9 Hasko – Windsor, Canada
Died 11/29/24 Handler – Constable Sean Richardson Retired K9 Officer Hasko Passes Away Retired Windsor Police K9 officer Hasko passed away on Friday. Hasko served the community for over nine years as the region’s first explosive detection canine, assisting in countless cases.“Hasko will always be remembered for his unwavering bravery, remarkable contributions, and dedication to keeping our community safe. His …
Read More »K9 Jake – Hamilton, Canada
Handler – Officer Kevin Wilson Hamilton Police dog Jake dies following ten year career Jake, a German Shepherd, was born in Czechia in March 2013. Following a year of training, Jake joined the Hamilton Police Service to work alongside handler Officer Kevin Wilson. Early in their career, Jake and Wilson worked as a general patrol K-9 Unit.According to Ned’s Wish, …
Read More »K9 Flex – Durham, Canada
Died – 8/9/24 Handler – (Detective/Constable) Adam Handscomb Durham police dog dies, ‘RIP Flex Man’ Durham Regional Police Service K-9 Unit dog Flex has died.“It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Police Service Dog Flex,” announced Durham police on social media. “Flex was responsible for locating hundreds of subjects during his illustrious (nine-year) career.”The service dog could …
Read More »K9 Scout – Hamilton, Canada
Handler – Const. David Kerkhof ‘Your legacy will continue to inspire us’: Hamilton police dog Scout dies four years into retirement A retired Hamilton police dog whose keen nose helped find multiple missing people — and arrest dozens of criminals — has died.Police announced the death of Scout “with a heavy heart” Friday, saying in a social-media post the German …
Read More »K9 Mack – Regina, Canada
Handler – Cst. Fink Late Regina police service dog receives special final send off from colleagues Members of the Regina Police Service (RPS) lined streets in the city Thursday for a final farewell to one of their own, service dog Mack. According to Regina police, Mack died following a sudden and aggressive immune system disease.“Everyone did everything they could for …
Read More »K9 Zender – Victoria, Canada
Handler – Cst. Foley Victoria police mourn service dog who died of a brain tumor The Victoria Police Department is mourning the death of one of its service dogs. Zender recently retired from service due to a brain tumor, but died recently, according to a social media post by the VicPD.“attempts to extend his life were unfortunately unsuccessful,” read a …
Read More »K9 Hitch – Saanich, Canada
Handler – Const. Ken Mead Police dog dies from medical complications A police service dog (PSD) that responded to the BMO bank robbery in June 2022 has passed away from medical complications, Saanich Police announced Sunday.PSD Hitch served with Saanich Police for about seven years, A police spokesperson tells CHEK News Hitch was nine years old.“Hitch loved every aspect of …
Read More »K9 Cain – Vernon, Canada
Retired Vernon RCMP police dog mourned, served for eight years The Vernon RCMP detachment is mourning the passing of one of its four-legged members.”We’re saddened to share the news of the death of retired Police Service Dog Cain,” the detachment says on its Facebook page.”PSD Cain spent his entire eight-year career protecting the communities and residents of the North Okanagan, …
Read More »K9 Timber – Ontario, Canada
Died 10/23/23 Handler – Const. Barry Kelly Northeast OPP mourn loss of beloved police dog Ontario Provincial Police are mourning the loss of a longtime police dog, Timber, who passed away last month. Timber, police badge No. 1843K9, was born in 2009 and completed the police training course in December 2010, working with his lifelong handler, Const. Barry Kelly.“Timber was …
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