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Handler Jack Harlan Juri, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office beloved K9 Juri has died.Juri had a sudden medical emergency and passed away, according to an announcement posted on the department’s Facebook page.“Juri was a phenomenal asset to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI Taskforce.” the sheriff’s office said. The dog’s handler was the sheriff himself, Jack Harlan. Juri …

Died 5/24/23 Offender dead, K-9 officer killed in the line of duty after ‘exchange of gunfire’ in Geneva An offender is dead and a K-9 officer was killed in the line of duty in suburban Geneva Wednesday afternoon. At about 1:57 p.m., Kane County Sheriff’s deputies received information about a carjacking that occurred in Aurora. During the investigation, a sheriff’s …

Handler – Officer John Szostak Waukegan Police Department mourns death of retired police canine Moe The Waukegan Police Department said they are mourning the death of retired canine Moe, who led a successful career and was the department’s only Malinois canine. “It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of retired K9 Moe,” the Waukegan Police Department said …

Died – 3/25/23 Handler – Sgt. Craig Russell Quincy Police dog put down after final ride and walk The Quincy Police Department said a final goodbye early Saturday morning to one of their team members.K9 Dioji, a nine-year veteran of QPD, was given a final ride and walk surrounded by fellow officers from Quincy Police Department, the Adams County Sheriff’s …

Handler – Officer Philip Mazur Retired Gurnee police dog dies A retired Gurnee police dog named Hunter has died. The German shepherd had retired in September 2021, according to a Tuesday evening post on the department’s Facebook page. He had joined the department in 2014 and was German Shepherd. Private donations totaling $55,480 allowed the department to acquire the dog …

Handler – Officer John Allen Romeoville Police Mourn The Loss Of Retired K-9 Officer Spike A beloved member of the Romeoville Police Department who offered assistance in apprehending criminals and locating weapons used in the commission of crimes, the department announced on Tuesday.Spike, a retired K-9 officer with the department, passed away recently, according to a social media post.The post …

Died – 12/4/22 Handler – Michael Vitale Firefighters, canine teams say final goodbye to K9 Irie Family, firefighters and canine teams said their final goodbye Sunday afternoon in Johnsburg before Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire District Canine Irie was put down following a sudden medical diagnosis. “It’s with great sadness that we have to announce the early medical retirement of our Search and …

Handler – Sgt. Erik Roedel Bloodhound set to retire dies from cancer The Cook County Sheriff’s Department is remembering a special dog who helped save lives and whose name had a special meaning.The bloodhound’s name was in memory of Kelli Joy O’Laughlin. The K9’s career included taking part in more than 1,000 searches.Her first mission was for a suicidal man …

Handler – Sgt Matt Peters Peru police announce death of K-9 officer Miko A longtime K-9 officer for the city of Peru has died. “It is with extreme sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Peru Police Department retired K-9 Miko,” the Peru Police Department said in a Wednesday press release. Miko was an 11-year-old German shepherd who …

Died – 8/20/22 K-9 With Will County Forest Preserve PD Dies 2 Years After Retiring In the eight years Jullo served the department, he was an ambassador, sniffed out a burglar and starred in educational videos. The Forest Preserve District of Will County Police Department said its final farewell to Jullo, a retired K-9 that served the department for eight …