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Died – 7/18/18 Handler – Sgt. Danny Ramirez Former Oak Brook police dog, Brutus, dies at 14 years old The Oak Brook Police Department lost a former worker and friend Wednesday when Brutus, a police dog who worked for the department from 2006 to 2012, died. The 14-year-old Brutus was the second patrol canine with which Sgt. Danny Ramirez worked …

Died – 6/12/18 Dalzell Police Department mourns K9 Alistair La Salle County State’s Attorney Karen Donnelly early this week expressed sympathy to a local police dog handler: “It is with deep regret that I relay this message regarding the passing of K-9 Officer Alistair of the Dalzell Police Department, and who had worked and served the La Salle Police Department …

Handler – Lieutenant Bill Rivord Kewanee K-9 officer laid to rest A retired Kewanee K-9 officer was laid to rest on Friday. Racky, a Begian Malinois, was the fourth canine to serve in the line of duty during his stint as a working partner to the Kewanee Police Department. The K-9 officer had been retired since 2016. Kewanee Police Chief …

Died – 4/18/18 Handler – Officer Kevin Lanz Alpha, Frankfort’s 1st Police Dog, Dies The Frankfort Police Department is mourning the death of its retired police dog. Alpha was the village’s first K9 officer, and he served on the force from 2006 to 2011, the department announced Thursday. He died April 18. “Alpha faithfully served the community of Frankfort … …

Died – 4/5/18 Handler – Officer Watson McKee Dwight Police Department mourns loss of Klatscho Dwight Police Department announced the untimely passing of its K-9 unit officer, Klatscho, on Wednesday. The police dog had served the Village of Dwight since 2011 before an untimely diagnosis of cancer, said Dwight Police Chief Tim Henson, who noted that efforts were already underway …

Died 3/28/18 Handler – Officer Tara Poremba Chicago Police Say Goodbye To Only Cadaver Search K9 Officer Poremba…. a quiet moment saying goodbye to her partner, K9 Brix. The Chicago Police Department’s only cadaver search dog has died following a battle with cancer. The canine, Brix, was put down Thursday, March 28, at Partners and Paws Veterinary Services in Lisle, …

Died – 3/26/18 Handler – Officer Tyson Baker Marion Police Department bids farewell to beloved K9 officer Shaya The Marion Police Department said goodbye to one of its own on Monday. Trained in patrol, tracking, and drug detection, “Shaya,” a Belgian Malinois Shepherd, had been employed with the MPD since 2014. According to the City of Marion Police Facebook page, …

Died 3/2/18 Handler – Ofc. Bachman Normal K9 Officer passes away A local police department is mourning the loss of one of its K9 officers. The Normal Police Department revealed on Facebook the passing of K9 Ofc. Gunner. Gunner passed away peacefully at home, Friday morning, after some recent arthritis and health issues. Please keep the NPD family, but, especially …

Died 2/12/18 Handler – Officer Chad Johnson When Max passed away on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 12, Chad Johnson not only lost his best friend but also his longtime partner in crime-fighting. Johnson lived and worked “24/7” with Max, the Paxton Police Department’s first police dog. Since Max was acquired by the department in 2006 at only 19 or …

Died – 12/28/17 Handler – Trooper Nick Shoemaker K9 dies after five-year retirement Illinois State Police have announced the passing of a K9 officer. District 21 leaders say Dash died at 13 ½ years old. He served with state police from 2009 to 2012, working with Trooper Nick Shoemaker during that time. Dash spent five years in retirement before troopers …