Died – 4/14/21 Police dog dies after being hit by train while on duty A police dog who had “outstanding successes” has died after being hit by a train. Avon and Somerset Police announced PD Jet’s death “with great sadness” after he was severely injured while on duty yesterday morning (Wednesday, April 14). An force spokeswoman said: “Jet, a six-year-old …
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Handler – PC Sam Dutton Serving Wiltshire police dog dies A servering Wiltshire Police dog has died, according to a canine charity. PD Chiko’s death was announced by WAGS Retired Police Dogs, who say his death followed a battle with illness. His last reported tasking was to an incident near Salisbury in mid-Febrauary. Handled by PC Sam Dutton, PD Chiko …
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Died 1/22/21 Phenomenal Lancashire Police Dog Sharkie has passed away Lancashire Police Dog Unit notified the community today (Friday, 22 January) about the passing of much-loved police dog RPD Sharkie. The tweet read: “It is with great sadness we announce that RPD Sharkie has passed away this morning. “Sharkie was a phenomenal Police Dog as anyone who had the pleasure …
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Died 9/26/20 Handler – PC Dave Chadwick Sadness as heroic police dog dies just days before retiring Lincolnshire police have paid tribute to a heroic police dog who has died just before he was due to retire. PD Kolt passed away suddenly on the morning of September 26 while walking with his handler of eight years, PC Dave Chadwick. The …
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Died – 7/20/20 Police dog Sam dies from cancer A number of tributes have been paid to a retired police dog (RPD) in Devon after it was announced she had died. RPD Sam lost her fight against cancer on July 20 after a decision was taken to put her to sleep during an operation. A tweet from Devon Dog Handlers …
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DIED 7/13/20 Handler – PC Dale James This is the heart-breaking moment a retired police dog says goodbye to his K9 colleague – after he passed away at home this week. On Monday (July 13) PC Dale James and his retired police dog Bailey said a tearful goodbye to their best friend, Ozzy. The 14-year-old Dutch Herder had served Northumbria …
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Derbyshire Constabulary Dog Section has announced via Twitter that Police Dog Dexter, affectionately known to colleagues as the Werewolf, has passed away. PD Dexter started his career with Essex Police before moving to Derbyshire to fight crime. As affectionate and lovable as he may have been around those who knew and worked with him, PD Dexter was an intimidating sight …
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Handler – PC Paul Brackpool South Yorkshire police dog who once leapt from 12-foot wall to catch drug dealer dies Police Dog Nasa served with South Yorkshire Police between 2007 and 2013 alongside handler PC Paul Brackpool, who has also since retired. The charity K9 Memorial UK, set up to recognise the contribution of police dogs in this country, described …
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Died – 3/19/20 A police dog has been put to sleep after a short illness, the Cheshire and North Wales Police dog unit has confirmed. Black labrador PD Seren was four-and-a-half years old and worked as a drugs and firearms detection dog. Cheshire and North Wales Police Dogs’ social media accounts posted yesterday evening: “It is with great sadness that …
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Died – 2/13/20 Handler – PC Rich Brooks Beloved Gloucestershire police dog Obi dies after several years of service A police dog who served Gloucestershire’s police force has died. PD Obi, who served with Gloucestershire Constabulary for several years, died yesterday morning (February 13) with his handler PC Rich Brooks by his side. The 12-and-a-half year old German Shepherd had …
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