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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 …

Died – 9/27/15 Handler – Staff Sgt. Justin Sonnier Sept. 27 began as a typical day for most military, civilians and contractors working on Patrick Air Force Base. Squadrons conducted morning PT, and scores of Air Force members donned their blue service uniforms in preparation for another week. But it wasn’t simply another “Blues” Monday. Around 9 a.m., a procession …

Died 9/19/15 Handler – Deputy Chris Hryc Citrus County Police dog passes away Citrus County Sheriff Jeff Dawsy is sad to announce that K9 Zeus, one of the agency’s greatest patrol dogs, passed away over the weekend. K9 Zeus was being kenneled at a local animal hospital while his handler, Deputy Chris Hryc, was out of the county. This is …

Died – 9/3/15 Manatee sheriff honors deceased K9 deputy The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is remembering a K9 deputy who passed away. The sheriff’s office posted the following message. “In loving memory of K9 Nitro (September 26th, 2005 to September 03rd, 2015). K9 Nitro faithfully served the citizens of Manatee County from 2008 to 2013. He was a devoted partner …

Died 8/28/15 Handler – Lt. Jared McFalls Sheriff’s office mourns loss of faithful, furry family member, Kimbo The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of K9 Kimbo after he lost his battle with cancer. Kimbo was a Belgian Malinois who was known to find drugs in Polk and surrounding counties. Lt. Jared McFalls, Kimbo’s handler, said he was …

Died 8/5/15 Flagler sheriff’s K-9 euthanized after biting deputy A Flagler County Sheriff’s Office K-9 was put down last week, one day after biting a deputy and sending him to the hospital, a sheriff’s spokesman said Friday. That makes two K-9 deputies on medical leave, including one who injured his knee during a training exercise on July 13, according to …