Died – 12/17/18 Handler – Sgt. David Bessason Winnipeg Police Service dog Dante dies One of Winnipeg’s canine finest has passed away. Police Service Dog Dante died Monday, about a year and a half after he retired from the Winnipeg Police Service. He and his handler, Sgt. David Bessason, retired on May 27, 2017. Dante was born Feb. 3, 2009 …
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Handler – Sgt. Calvin Ewer Retired police service dog dies after eight years with VicPD Bondo, who worked with the unit from December 2010 until May 2018, was 9 years old. Bondo’s handler, Sgt. Calvin Ewer, said the German Shepherd “loved every aspect of being a working dog” and shared a birthday with Ewer’s daughter. “He made a real connection …
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Died 10/30/18 Handler – Cst. Matt Tomlin Retired Police Dog Ronin Passes Away The South Simcoe Police Service is saddened to announce the death of one of its beloved canine crime fighters. Retired PSD Ronin passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. He was 13 years old. Ronin hung up his police collar in 2015 after serving the communities of …
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Died – 8/15/18 Handler – PC Cooper Barrie Police mourns loss of retired service dog, Tex It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of retired Barrie Police service dog (PSD) Tex. Sadly, Tex passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 13. From 2006 to 2015, he bravely served the City of Barrie with pride and loyalty. …
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Died 6/26/18 Handler – Officer Brian Viles Vancouver police dog dies 2 months after retiring A recently retired Vancouver police dog has died. Vancouver police reported Tuesday “with great sadness” that K9 Officer Enzo had passed away. Enzo retired on April 18 and spent the majority of the time since his retirement with his handler, Officer Brian Viles, and his …
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Died – 6/19/18 Handler – Joe Ferreri Retired police dog Garan passes away Beloved canine officer served Bradford West Gwillimbury, Innisfil seven years. The South Simcoe Police Service is mourning the passing of one of its beloved four-legged officers. Retired K9 ‘Garan’ passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. He was 12 years old. Garan served the communities of Bradford …
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Died – 6/1/18 Handler – Sgt. Mike Quinn Toronto police mourn the loss of ‘Superstar’ police dog The Toronto Police Service have lost one of their own; police service dog Odin died on Friday after a sudden illness, tweeted his handler and partner. On Saturday, Toronto police Sgt. Mike Quinn announced on Twitter with “a heavy heart” the passing of …
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Died – 3/23/18 Handler – Sgt. Bill Frisby RCMP bid final goodbye to retired police service dog Tank It’s been a sad couple of days for the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador. The police force announced in a news release on Monday afternoon police service dog Tank died after a brief and unexpected illness this past Friday, March 23. Tank, …
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Died – 3/12/18 Calgary police dog Cisko dies due to medical condition Calgary police announced the death Monday of canine unit member Cisko. The police service dog died at home due to a medical condition, the service said in a statement posted on social media. Cisko was born in the Czech Republic and started his training with the Calgary police …
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Died – 3/4/18 Handler – Constable Chris Halverson OPP Mourn Death Of Police Dog A four-legged, seven-year veteran of the OPP is being remembered as a great friend and partner. Diesel, an 8-year-old German Sheppard, died at home from unforeseeable medical issues on Sunday, according to Middlesex OPP. The police service dog joined the OPP K-9 unit in northern Ontario …
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