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Died 4/15/20 Handler – Officer Erik Sorenson Princeton police K9 passes away after battle with lymphoma The Princeton Police Department announced the passing of their K9, Renda. Police say she passed after a “courageous battle with Lymphoma.” “Renda was assigned to Princeton Police Officer Erik Sorenson and worked as a patrol/drug dog for seven years,” police said in the Facebook …

Died 3/23/20 Handler – Sergeant Justin Rayl Granite City Police Department Mourns K9 Pax It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden loss of K9 Pax. He was born in Slovakia on February 13, 2017. He and his handler, Sergeant Justin Rayl, worked together since March of 2018. K9 Pax passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on March …

Handler – Detective Mings Retired Galesburg Police K9 Ajax dies “We are very saddened to announce the passing of retired K9 Ajax. He had a sudden medical emergency requiring surgery and ultimately succumbed to the illness. Ajax was a phenomenal asset to our Department and he was also a great addition to his handler Detective Mings’ family. Our thoughts and …

Died – 3/17/20 Jacksonville Fire Dept. dog ‘Smokey’ passes away Smokey, a Jacksonville Fire Department dog who had received national recognition, has died. The department said Smokey began serving with the department in the fall of 2009. She passed peacefully Tuesday. Smokey was named “Top Firehouse Dog” nationally in 2013 and made appearances on NBC Today in New York before …

1st Handler – Captain Allen Carr 2nd Handler – Sgt. Brian Huff K9 Jax Passes The Mt. Vernon Police Department announced the death of a K-9 officer.The department announced the death of K-9 Jax on their Facebook page.They said the officer died following a short battle with cancer.The department said, K-9 Jax joined the department in May of 2010 and …

Died – 1/21/20 Handler – Officer Mark Dallas Retired Dixon K-9 Bruno passes away Dixon’s hero police Officer Mark Dallas announced Tuesday that his former K-9 partner, Bruno, passed away on Tuesday. K-9 Bruno was Dallas’ partner for 8 years, he said on Twitter. Officer Dallas is credited with preventing a mass shooting at Dixon High School on May 16, …

Died – 1/17/20 Handler – Officer Justin Shively K9 Lex went into service on January 4, 2010 while working with his partner Officer Justin Shively. The pair worked together in a wide variety of assignments until K9 Lex retired on April 16, 2018. K9 Lex routinely put his life on the line to ensure the safety of both officers and …

Handler – Master Sergeant Mark Flack Retired ISP K9 passes away Illinois State Police are mourning the loss of one of its own. Retired K9 Rohdee from District 12 passed away recently. Rohdee retired on January 1, 2014 after serving six years with his handler, Master Sergeant Mark Flack. Rohdee has been living out his retirement with his handler and …

Illinois State Police retired K9 passes away A retired K9 for the Illinois State Police has passed away. K9 Xocko served for nearly nine years with Lt. Colonel Chris Owen before retiring on Jan. 1, 2015. After retirement, he lived in rural Illinois, hanging out with his family, kids, and relaxing in a big barn. During his career Xocko was …

Died 10/24/19 1st Handler – Sgt. Jay Loschen (2008-2012) 2ND Handler – Sgt. Mike Cervantes (2012-2017) Urbana PD mourns loss of K9 officer It is with a heavy heart the Urbana Police Department had to say goodbye to one of their own Thursday. Mike Cervantes, a Sergeant and previous K9 handler, took his retired partner Hunter on one last squad …