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Handler – Officer Sean Gleason Sarasota police mourn loss of K-9 Hixon A Sarasota Police Department retired K-9 passed away this week after spending more than seven years of service with the department. K-9 Hixon became a member of the Sarasota Police Department in 2009 where he had a long and successful career alongside Officer Sean Gleason from 2009 until …

Died 6/23/21 Investigation launched after Cocoa Police K-9 found dead in patrol vehicle A Cocoa Police Department K-9 was discovered dead early Wednesday afternoon in the back of her patrol vehicle, according to a police spokesperson. K-9 Zena’s handler found the dog when he went to check on her during a training class at the Criminal Justice Academy in Melbourne, …

Died 6/1/21 Handler – Officer McCullough Pinellas Park police are mourning the loss of one of their K9s. The agency says K9 Luuk passed away June 1, after more than 6 years of service. Luuk joined the Pinellas Park Police Department in October of 2014, where he formed a bond with Officer McCullough through months of training. The department said …

Died 4/21/21 Handler – Deputy Mindy Mangel Deputies and staff at the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office are mourning the loss of Joker, a Belgian Malinois who died Wednesday during K-9 training. The 18-month-old Joker came from the Czech Republic and had been with the agency since February, officials said. He was halfway through his training hours with Deputy Mindy …

Died – 4/1/21 Handler – Trooper Sean Laljie State troopers, medical staff pay tribute to late K9 officer A veteran Florida Highway Patrol K9 was honored Friday afternoon, a day after he was euthanized after a long battle with cancer. “K9 Bady was a great dog,” said FHP Sgt. Tony Kingery. “He was a very good, loyal dog.” Staff at …

Died – 3/20/21 Retired Florida K9 passes away after 7 years of service The Titusville Police Department shared on Twitter that K9 Lex passed away on Saturday. They said that the K9 served the city from 2010 until retiring in April 2017. “Lex leaves behind his devoted law enforcement family,” they wrote.

Died – 3/8/21 Handler – Officer Tommy Anglin Today I said goodbye to a partner, protector and family member of over 7 years on the job. K-9 Ben has passed after a courageous battle with cancer at 13 years old. Ben spent his entire life as both a competition dog and Police K-9 with an impressive career protecting the citizens …

Died – 3/6/21 Handler – Deputy Chris Indico Sarasota sheriff’s office mourns the loss of K-9 Bryx The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their K9s. K9 Bryx was laid to rest Saturday after a nearly 9-year battle with Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease found in parts of the tropics and southern Europe that is transmitted …

Died 2/25/21 Handler – Deputy Tyler Bos Osceola County K-9 dog will be missed Man’s best friend or man’s best co-worker? Hunter, the K-9 unit for the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office based in Sibley, was both, which made saying goodbye a little harder when he died unexpectedly on Feb. 25.“He was just overall a wonderful dog,” said deputy Tyler Bos, …

Died – 2/24/21 Handler – Officer Erik Forseth Retired K-9 dies after 9 years of service with Pembroke Pines PD The Pembroke Pines Police Department announced on Wednesday that Officer Erik Forseth decided to euthanize Aksel, a retired K-9 and his partner of nine years. Aksel was suffering from health complications caused by his advanced age, police said. During his …