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Died – 6/30/20 Handler – Officer Damian Perez Police K9 boss worked hard for Westminster Police Department 2009-2015. During that time he took many bad guys off the street, keeping his community safer. K9 Boss lived and loved his retirement life with his handler Officer Damian Perez, and family. He was spoiled rotten until senior age of 14. Thank you …

Rocko, a 9 1/2-year-old German shepherd was a dual-purpose dog Rocko retired in January after nearly five years with the department. Ries said Rocko was a patrol dog in California for about a year before ending up in Greeley. “He was an exceptional K-9, and when working patrol, he did it 100%,” Ries said.

Died 6/10/20 Handler – Deputy Scott Chambers Dragonn, a 14-year-old Belgian malinois, was a dual purpose K9. Dragonn, who worked with sheriff’s deputy Scott Chambers for six years and continued to live with Chambers and his family after retiring in 2016, was put to sleep on June 10. Rocko, who worked with and lived with Greeley officer Kevin Clarey after …

Died 5/17/20 Handler – Jerry Means We are deeply saddened to pass on the news that former Arson K-9 Sadie passed away last night. Sadie was Riley’s predecessor. Sadie was 14 1/2 years old, and was the former arson dog for ACFR’s Chief of Investigations, Jerry Means. Sadie had quite a career, as she was recognized as the top arson …

Died – 2/8/20 Handler – Todd Thompson Castle Rock Police Department says goodbye to K-9 officer The Castle Rock Police Department (CRPD) has lost a member of its family. According to a CRPD Facebook post, K-9 Officer Ronin died Saturday due to “unforeseen health complications.” Ronin started with the department in Aug. 2014 with his partner, Officer Todd Thompson, according …

Died 12/10/19 Handler – Sgt. Matt Webb The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office lost a beloved member of their law enforcement family this week. K-9 Jimmy passed away Tuesday after a battle with cancer. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of retired K9 Jimmy,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook. “K-9 Jimmy started his career …

Died – 11/12/19 Police K9 passes away during surgery A police K9 in Fort Collins has passed away after veterinarians discovered the dog had cancer during a surgery this week. Ivo was a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois who began working with Fort Collins police in December 2017. He was trained in patrol work and narcotics detection, police said. Ivo recently became …

Died 8/21/19 Greeley Police Mourn Death Of Retired K9 Officer ‘Darwin’

K9 Died – 6/1/19 Handler – Officer Matt Green Aurora police mourn passing of K-9 The Aurora Police Department has announced the passing of a beloved K-9, Draco. A spokesperson for the department says Draco was found to have an aggressive form of brain cancer on Thursday, and he was rushed to VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital for treatment. The …

Died – 12/27/18 Handler – Deputy Talton Pueblo County canine crime fighter dies after battle with cancer K-9 PC passed away Dec. 27 after a short battle with cancer, the sheriff’s office announced Tuesday. PC was an 11-year-old Dutch shepherd who had served as a canine crime fighter for the county since 2009.”We are saddened by the loss of PC, …