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Died- 2/19/25 Handler – Det. Timothy Benjamin Connecticut State Police Mourning Loss of Retired Police Dog Eli Tolland County law enforcement officials and civilians this week are mourning the passing of a beloved and respected police dog.Connecticut State Police Thursday announced that retired canine officer Eli died on Feb. 19 due to complications from a terminal illness.Eli, a bloodhound, was …

Died 2/17/25 Handler – Sgt. Earl Palmer Former Stonington police dog Odin, who retired in 2022, is mourned The Stonington Veterinary Hospital announced Monday that Odin, a former police dog with the Stonington Police Department, has died.”Odin joined the SPD in February of 2014 and spent thousands of hours training and working with his handler, Sgt. Earl Palmer,” the hospital …

Died – 2/16/25 Handler – Trooper Kenney Connecticut State Police announce sudden passing of K9 Chase State police say troopers are mourning the sudden death of patrol K9 Chase due to medical complications.The 7-year-old K9’s death was announced on social media Wednesday. He was assigned to handler TFC Kenney #628.“Troop L and the Connecticut State Police will be forever grateful …

Died 1/2/25 Handler – Officer Richard Montanez The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Kai at the age of 14 years old on 1/2/25. K9 Kai served the Norwalk Police Department with distinction February 2012 to August 2020 and was handled by Officer Richard Montanez. Kai held several certifications. Kai assisted …

Died 9/5/24 Handler – Sergeant Bryan Baxter The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Paco at the age of 14 years old on 9/5/24. K9 Paco was born in Holland and imported to the Czech Republic before coming to the United States. He served the Madison Police Department with distinction for …

Handler – Officer Joshua Eastwood Manchester Police K9 Passes away It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of retired Police K9 Camo. K9 Camo joined the Manchester Police Department in 2013, proudly serving alongside his dedicated partner, Officer Joshua Eastwood. Together, they were a formidable team, working tirelessly to protect and serve our community …

Handler – Officer Ed Demers

Died 8/5/24 Handler – Officer Paul Smith The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Kane at the age of 10 years old on 8/5//24 K9 Kane was partnered with Officer Paul Smith with the Ansonia Police Department in Connecticut. Officer Smith made the decision to have K9 Kane euthanized to end …

Died 7/15/24 Handler – Trooper Bruce Lachance Connecticut State Police mourn the death of a retried K-9 with ‘exception skills’ We are deeply saddened by the passing of Retired CT State Police K-9 Tobi #9089, a loyal companion to CT State Police First Class K-9 handler Bruce Lachance #944. K-9 Tobi, at the age of 9, succumbed to severe Gastrointestinal …

Died – 7/6/24 Handler – Detective David Collins State Police mourn the passing of K-9 Officer Elmer Connecticut State Police have announced the passing of K-9 Officer Elmer Saturday night. Assigned to Detective David Collins, Elmer was a member of the Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit. Det. Collins and Elmer traveled across the state assisting on numerous fire scenes and …