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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Died 9/26/23 Handlers – Const. Cam Cooper & Const. John Lamont Barrie police dog dies unexpectedly Barrie police have announced the sudden death of an active police dog with the service and who has been commended for his “remarkable courage,” loyalty and commitment to the local community. Police service dog Thunder died Sept. 26 due to a medical-related issue.”He was …

Died 7/25/23 Handler – Sgt. Andrew Crowe Charger, retired police dog, passes away Charger, a retired police dog who served the community for nine years, has passed away. Guelph police announced the 12-year-old German shepherd’s death at home on Tuesday. The canine, along with his partner Sgt. Andrew Crowe, handled more than 1,100 calls for service between 2011 and his …

Died – 7/25/23 Toronto police dog shot dead during search for armed suspect A Toronto police dog was killed Tuesday evening while officers were looking for an armed suspect. Police say they were called to the area of Dixon Road and Kipling Avenue after receiving reports of gunshots.They say the dog, named Bingo, was shot and killed during an “interaction. …