Handler – Constable Jody Ryan We regret to inform our community that retired police service dog, Biff, passed away earlier this week at 10 years of age. Biff’s police journey began in 2011 when Constable Jody Ryan and Biff were introduced and completed the Police Service Dog Training Program together in Alberta. For the next five years, Constable Ryan and …
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Died 3/4/20 ‘He will be missed’: Calgary police dog dies weeks before retirement The Calgary Police Service is mourning the loss of one of its most valuable canines. On its Facebook page Wednesday, police confirmed that Cinco, an Explosive Detection Dog passed away weeks before retirement. Cinco joined the Calgary police in 2015 as an experienced police dog from Utah. …
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Handler – Cst. Kerry Gillard The Peel Regional Police Canine Unit took to Twitter to announced the death of one of their officers. “It is with sadness that we announce the passing of retired K9 Samson,” they posted on their account, @PRPK9. “RIP little buddy.” Samson, known as Sam, was handled by Cst. Kerry Gillard. Samson served from 2010-2018 and …
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Calgary police dog dies 1 month before retirement A Calgary police dog has died after nearly seven years on the force in patrol and drug detection roles, just one month before retirement. “Max was an extremely social and affectionate German shepherd who loved to meet everyone,” Calgary police said Monday in social media posts to Twitter and Facebook. “Max will …
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Died – 1/24/20 Handler – Det.-Const. Wayne King ‘You served with pride:’ Retired Durham police dog Havoc dies A Durham police dog skilled at tracking and apprehending fleeing suspects has died. On Jan. 24, Durham police and K9 handler Det.-Const. Wayne King announced via Twitter that retired police service dog Havoc died peacefully with King and family at his side. …
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Died 12/4/19 NRP SERVICE DOG NAMED CRUE HAS PASSED AWAY The Niagara Regional Police Service must say goodbye to a very good boy. One of their Police Service Dogs named Crue passed away on Wednesday following a short illness. The NRP are saying Crue will be remembered for his great work ethic, loud bark and tireless dedication. The Niagara Regional …
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Died – 12/3/19 Handler – Const. Justin Casavant Police Mourn Loss of K9 Banner A respected career that included hundreds of tracking arrests and numerous high-risk operations came to an end Wednesday for a beloved member of the Winnipeg Police Service. Banner, a Belgian Malinois police dog, was six years old.The dog appeared unwell Tuesday, prompting handler Const. Justin Casavant …
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Died – 11/17/10 Handler – Const. Lauzon Retired police service dog Aron dies A former Windsor police dog has died.Retired police service canine Aron passed away on Sunday. The dog retired in January of 2017. He served Windsor for six years, attending over 2000 calls with 59 arrests. Police say Aron enjoyed his time with his handler Const. Lauzon and …
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Handler – Sgt. Darcy Williams Retired Calgary police canine remembered as ‘loving and friendly’ The Calgary Police Service (CPS) is mourning the death of one its retired K9s. In 2007, at nine weeks old Sarka was transferred from the Regina Police Service to the CPS. She was then raised by CPS members until 2009 when she was partnered with Sgt. …
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Handler – Detective Constable Wes King Retired DRPS K9 officer Blitz has died Durham police have lost one of their own. Retired K9 officer Blitz died with his handler Detective Constable Wes King and his family beside him. Blitz served the Durham Region for 10 years, helping arrest more than 100 criminals and finding dozen suffering from mental health issues, …
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