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Handler – Sgt. Ron Moore Washington K9 dies after medical complications The Washington Police Department is mourning after the death of its 4-year-old K9 Loki on Monday.According to a Washington police Facebook post, Loki died of medical complications while under veterinary care.Loki was a Dutch Shepherd breed born in the Netherlands and brought to Washington. He was paired with Sgt. …

Handler – Officer Cameron Ward Centralia PD K9 Dirty Bert has passed away We are saddened to report retired Centralia PD K9 Dirty Bert has passed away. Thank you Dirty Bert for all the years of dedicated service to the City of Centralia. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dirty Bert’s handler, former CPD Officer, and current Secretary of State …

Died 11/19/24 1st Handler – Trooper Jeremy Moyer 2nd Handler – Sgt. Ent Illinois State Police mourns loss of K9 Riggs after sudden cardiac event at age 10 An Illinois State Police K9 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday from a cardiac event at the age of 10.K9 Riggs graduated with Canine Class 75 in the spring of 2017 with his …

Died – 11/4/24 Handler – Trooper McNelly IL State Police honors training K-9 following death at age 11 The Illinois State Police is mourning one of its K-9s after he passed away while still in service.ISP Troop 8 said their K-9 Hank died on Monday at the age of 11. The cause of death was “medical complications related to a …

Retired K9 officer in Metropolis passes away A community is saying goodbye to a retired K9 officer in southern Illinois.The Metropolis Police Department informed the public about retired K9 Jacobo passing away.Police said K9 Jocobo passed away after a short battle with cancer.”Rest easy, puppy, we got it from here,” Metropolis Chief Harry Masse stated.

Died – 8/22/24 Handler – Officer Allen Averbeck Odin, and his handler, Officer Allen Averbeck, were both shot during an exchange of gunfire with a suspect on 8/22/24 near the intersection of E. Sixth Street and Liberty Street in Alton. Alton Mayor David Goins said Averbeck’s ballistic vest took most of the impact and the officer is expected to make …

Died 8/5/24 Handler – Officer Dan Foster Police Department mourns First Washington Police K9 The first K9 dog to serve in the Washington Police Department has died.The department says Thor was euthanized on Monday for acute medical conditions related to his age.Thor lived to 13 years old, and served in the city from December of 2012 to May of 2022.The …

Handler – Sgt. Steve Kroll Mundelein Police Department mourns loss of first K-9 The Mundelein Police Department is mourning the loss of its first K-9, Titan.The police department said Titan retired from duty in 2022 after serving as Sgt. Steve Kroll’s partner and companion since 2015.Once Titan retired from the force, Kroll purchased and transitioned him from a life of …

Died – 7/29/24 Handler – Sgt. Justin Francis Marion, Ill. police K-9 dies 3 days before retirement Marion Police report the passing of a beloved K-9.According to a release from the Marion Police Department, Loeki, a 14-year-old Belgian Malinois, was with the department for more than 12 years. They say she died Monday morning, July 29.“It was initially planned for …

Died 7/14/24 Handler – Deputy Cheadle K9 Deputy passes away in Wabash County after being found unresponsive Sunday Wabash County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of one of their K9 deputies.Sheriff J. Derek Morgan announced that K9 Deputy Kiki has passed away. The deputy was found Sunday unresponsive by her handler.Kiki served on the Wabash County Sheriff’s office since …