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K9 Szalto – Erlanger, Florida Handler – Officer Dave Lillich Erlanger K-9 cop remembered as hero Partner. Friend. Hero. That’s how Dave Lillich remembers K-9 officer Szalto. Szalto, 11, died late May, after a stroke. He served in the Erlanger Police Department’s K-9 Unit for about five years before his retirement in July 2013. At work, Lillich was his handler, …

Handler – Officer Chris Stockton Brooksville Police Department remembers K-9 Titan Brooksville police are remembering a K-9 who served the department for more than four years. Titan, a German Shephard, conducted hundreds of searches leading to arrests for crack cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine. Titan’s handler Officer Chris Stockton says he was shocked to discover an aggressive cancer took Titan in …

Died – 5/18/16 Mount Dora Police Department mourning the loss of retired police dog Brisko Retired K9 dog Brisko has passed away. The Mount Dora Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired police dog, Brisko, a German shepherd who died unexpectedly Wednesday at 11 years old from what is thought to be cancer, officials said. The department is …

Died – 5/10/16 Handler – Sgt. Matthew Azaroff Sheriff’s office loses K9 Marco The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a beloved patrol canine that worked with the agency nine and a half years. K-9 Marco, who retired from the department three years ago to go live with his handler, lost his battle with cancer Tuesday with …

Died 4/12/16 Handler – Corporal Stephen Miller Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Mourns K9 Kilo The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is saddened and deeply regrets to announce the passing of retired K-9 Kilo. K-9 Kilo faithfully served his partner, Corporal Stephen Miller, theHernando County Sheriff’s Office, and the citizens of Hernando County for eight years, starting in 2006. In 2010, K-9 …

Handler – Officer Mitch Miller Port St. Lucie police dog remembered The first time Drago sniffed out a suspect, his two-legged partner was amazed. “I can’t believe this dog actually tracks like that,” Port St. Lucie Officer Mitch Miller said. “Puts his nose down and finds people.” Miller still was impressed eight years later when Drago caught someone for the …

Died – 3/1/16 Handler – Deputy Tim Patterson K-9 Dax crosses the Rainbow Bridge Dax, the K-9 officer who survived a 30-foot fall onto a concrete floor while in the line of duty last December, has passed away after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of bone cancer. Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Tim Patterson, who served as Dax’s handler …

Died – 2/11/16 Handler – Officer Helen Morrison Aventura police dog dies during surgery When Quantum joined Aventura Police Department in 2008 he quickly became a star, helping to apprehend suspects and attending community events. The German Shepard became a part of the police family — especially for his human partner, Officer Helen Morrison. “He especially loved children,” said Aventura …

Died 1/8/16 Handler – K9 Master Patrol Officer Sandy Learned K9 Who Caught Cop Killer Mourned The Tampa Police K9 credited with capturing the man who shot and killed Cpl. Mike Roberts in 2009 has died. The police department announced the dog’s passing on its Facebook page Friday, noting great sadness at the loss of the retired four-legged hero. “You …

Died – 11/5/15 Handler – Sgt. Kim Gunn Veteran, retired K-9 dog, Sarge, euthanized after terminal illness For eight years, Sarge fought crime like a blue-blooded K-9 dog. The veteran, retired member of the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office amassed 163 total career finds, 69 of which were felony cases and 53 misdemeanors. He worked on 14 missing persons cases and …