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Retired CT State Police K-9 Shamus dies; ‘sweetest, kindest boy’ served on Narcotics Task Force Connecticut “Shamus was the most amazing canine partner I could have ever wished for. He was truly the sweetest, kindest boy and was truly one of our beloved family members,” Miller said. “It’s truly difficult to begin to express or even put into words how …

Died 7/2/23 Handler – Sgt. Eric Cieply Danbury police department mourns K-9 Cael, partner of Sgt. Eric Cieply The Danbury police department is mourning K-9 Cael, the partner of Sgt. Eric Cieply for the past six years. Cael, an 8-year-old German shepherd, died Saturday night, according to a statement on social media Sunday. He had complications from a recent illness …

Died 5/28/23 Handler – Officer Jeffrey Condon The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Tengo on 5/28/23 at the age of 9 years old who was partnered with Officer Jeffrey Condon for 7 years with the Vernon Police Department. K9 Tengo retired a month ago and had served Vernon from 2016 …

Died – 5/26/23 Handler – Sergeant Steve Salerno The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Lou on 5/26/23 at the age of almost 13 years old who was partnered with Sergeant Steve Salerno with the Southington Police Department. K9 Lou retired in 2021 and had served Southington from 11/14/13 to 8/19/21 …

CT Environmental Conservation Police mourn K-9 officer who retired earlier this month A Connecticut K-9 officer who retired earlier this month has died. K-9 Hunter was part of the Environmental Conservation Police. Police say, “Hunter was the most successful tracking dog of the EnCon team over the last 10 years.” Hunter is credited with once finding a distraught teen, as …

Handler – Officer Thomas Miller NPD Honors Legacy Of Former K-9 Police Dog It is with a heavy heart that the Norwich Police Department recognizes the passing of their former K-9 police dog, Nitro. Nitro served at the Norwich Police Department from 2011-2016 with her handler, Police Officer Thomas Miller.Many of Nitro’s tasks involved drug interdictions, tracking and community outreach. …

Died 3/22/23 Handler – Sergeant John McAulay The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing on 3/22/23 of retired K9 Murphy at the age of 10 years old who was partnered with Sergeant John McAulay with the Monroe Police Department. K9 Murphy began his career at the Monroe Police Department on 2/9/15 until his retirement …

Died – 3/9/23 Handler – Corporal Joseph Kyek The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of d K9 Major at the age of 8 years old. K9 Major passed away on 3/9/23 and was partnered with Corporal Joseph Kyek with the Brookfield Police Department. Major began his career at the Brookfield Police Department in …

Died – 12/29/22 Handler – Officer Joseph Staffieri The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of in service K9 Magnum. K9 Magnum passed away on 12/29/22 who was partnered with Officer Joseph Staffieri with the New Haven Police Department. K9 Magnum served the town of New Haven for 7.5 years and was certified in …

Died – 12/27/22 Handler – Officer Sean Owens Milford Police Department K-9 dies The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of in service K9 Zar. K9 Zar passed away on 12/27/22 who was partnered with Officer Sean Owens with the Milford Police Department. K9 Zar died from cancer of the spleen and served the …