Handler – Officer Chris Lowell Elwood K9 officer dies after 10 years of service A K9 officer with the Elwood Police Department has died after 10 years of service. K9 Andre spent the last four years protecting the Elwood community with his partner Officer Chris Lovell on the evening shift. The department asks that everyone keep Officer Lovell, the Elwood …
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K9 Kash – Steuben County, Indiana
Died 5/26/16 Handler – Corporal Brad Kline Police dog, Kash, dies The canine hero in a 2012 injury accident has died. Steuben County Sheriff Tim R. Troyer said “Kash” died Thursday of complications from a long-term injury that took him out of service about a year year ago. The 7-year-old Czech shepherd was assigned to Corporal Brad Kline. Kash served …
Read More »K9 Buck – Whitestown, Indiana
Died – 5/2/16 Handler – Lt. Brandi Cunningham Whitestown fire dog dies after battle with cancer He was a familiar site around Whitestown Fire Dept. Station 72 – a playful Golden Retriever named Buck with a very important job sniffing out accelerants at fires suspected of being intentionally set. But on May 2, Buck, who was just 5-years-old, passed away …
Read More »K9 Dibo – Hamilton County, Indiana
Died 4/25/16 Handler – Sgt. Dustin Dixon Remembering Hamilton County K-9 Deputy Dibo A Hamilton County K-9 sheriff deputy had a big impact on the community, and mainly, on the man he aimed to please. Hamilton County Sgt. Dustin Dixon is trying to move on. “It was a good run with him,” Sgt. Dixon said. As he went sifting through …
Read More »K9 Rocky – Indianapolis, Indiana
Died 1/1/16 Handler – Officer Stephanie Humerickhouse Rocky, an 11-year-old Belgian Malinois, who worked for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department died Friday, January 1, 2016. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.Rocky died off-duty after serving his final shift on New Year’s Eve with his handler Officer Stephanie Humerickhouse. Rocky has worked with IMPD’s Criminal Interdiction Unit since September 2011. …
Read More »K9 Keno – Westport, Indiana
Died 10/26/15 Handler- Marshal Joe Talkington Late Westport K-9 remembered Watchful protector. Dedicated community servant. Fearless partner and friend. Keno, a Westport Town Marshals K-9, was all of those things – and so much more – to his handlers and the community he served. When Keno died unexpectedly in late October, he left behind a legacy of high quality police …
Read More »K9 Buddy – Crown Point, Indiana
Died – 9/10/15 Handler – Cpl. Jeff Eldridge Crown Point police mourn K-9 officer Crown Point Police are mourning the loss of one of their own. K-9 Officer Buddy, 9, a member of the force for seven years, died Thursday of an aggressive form of cancer, police said. His partner Cpl. Jeff Eldridge described Buddy as a special dog who …
Read More »K9 Truman – Anderson, Indiana
Handler – Officer Darron Granger The Anderson Police Department has been a bit quieter this week – at least – it’s been a bit quieter in the back of Officer Darron Granger’s police cruiser. “They really do become your friend and so this past week at work patrolling without him has been…there’s nobody to talk to,” Granger said. “It’s been …
Read More »K9 Arko – Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Died – 7/24/15 Procession honors retired K-9 A sea of blue and red lights could be seen in Lafayette Monday night in honor of an officer who served Tippecanoe County for nearly 9 years. His name was Arko and he was an 11-year-old Belgian Malinois. He served alongside his handler, Tippecanoe County Dep. Donald Miller. Arko was a part of …
Read More »K9 Kay – West Lafayette, Indiana
DIED 7/6/15 HANDLER – Dunscomb Retired K-9 officer remembered as ‘an amazing dog’ Wednesday evening, dozens of local law enforcement paid tribute to one of their own. “My best friend and partner at work for many years passed away today. He was an amazing dog and he would have given his life to keep me safe and happy.” Those are …
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