Tag Archives: CT

Died – 4/4/21 Handler – Sergeant Michael Lafond CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Kira who was partnered with Officer Michael Lafond of New Milford Police Department. K-9 Kira had recently retired from active duty in January, after 10 years of dedicated service. Kira succumbed to complications following surgery to remove a recently discovered tumor. Kira …

Died – 4/2/21 Handler – Officer David Dogali K9 Bobi was euthanized at the age 13 years old. Officer Dogali and his K9 partner Bobi represented the Stamford Police Department K9 Unit in this year’s Western Connecticut Police K9 Challenge that took place in Newtown, CT. Officer Dogali and K9 Bobi were awarded 1st place for Best Overall K9 Team” …

Died 3/24/21 Handler – Officer Thomas Clements CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Officer Thomas Clements K9 partner, K9 Khan, who was put to sleep on 3/24/21 at the age of 12. Officer Clements made the courageous decision to allow Khan to pass with dignity and honor. K9 Khan served with the Stratford Police Department from 2010-2016. K9 …

Died 2/12/21 Handler – Officer Bobby Kempke The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Lambeau on 2/12/21. Officer Kempke made the difficult decision to have him euthanized to relieve his suffering. K9 Lambeau was born in the Netherlands in December of 2007 and came to the United States in February of 2008 …

Died – 1/25/21 Handler – Officer Kyle Mortensen The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of Retired K9 Ryker on 1/25/21 due to brain cancer. K9 Ryker served with the Farmington Police Department with his handler, Officer Kyle Mortensen. K9 Ryker was certified in Patrol & Narcotics and became Lifetime Members of the C.P.W.D.A. joining …

Died – 1/8/21 Handler – Officer Gregory Lee The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of Retired K9 Storm on 1/8/21 due to cancer. K9 Storm served with the Trumbull Police Department with his handler, Officer Gregory Lee. About 15 K9 units from the region were there for K9 Storm’s last walk. During a recent …

Died – 12/27/20 Handler – Officer Devin Saylor CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Blaze on 12/27/20 due to bloat. K9 Blazed served with the New Britain Police Department from 2012-2016 and then with the Windsor Police Department from 2016-2020 with his handler, Officer Devin Saylor. K9 Blaze was certified in Patrol & Narcotics and was 9 …

Died – 12/15/20 Handler – Officer Aimee Krzykowski CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Titan on 12/15/20 with the Berlin Police Department. Titan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a hard fought battle with cancer. In October, Titan was diagnosed with an aggressive form of oral cancer. Officer Aimee Krzykowski give her beloved Titan the …

Died 12/3/20 Handler – Officer Brian Croteau CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Promise with the Enfield Police Department. K9 Promise served with his handler, Officer Brian Croteau, from 2007-2016. K9 Promise had a successful 9 years on the road in the Town of Enfield combating the drug trade. K9 Promise was responsible in locating numerous amounts …

Died – 9/21/20 Handler – Officer Johnny Peralta