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Died – 9/20/21 Handler – Marshal Ryan Kauffman  Wolcottville Police Department loses K9 officer The Wolcottville Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, K9 Officer Titan. Titan worked for the down with former Marshal Ryan Kauffman and most recently with Marshal Nate Sprunger. He eventually retired and enjoyed life with the Sprunger family. “We want to …

Handler – Deputy Andrew Morse  Retired canine sheriff’s deputy Jager dies The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that retired canine Deputy Jäger, a 10-year-old German shepherd, has died. His human partner was La Porte County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Morse. The sheriff’s department announcement: “It is with great sadness that the LCSO announces the passing of retired K9 Jäger. …

Died – 7/4/21  Vigo County K-9 officer escapes handler’s yard and killed by vehicle K9 Kaiser died when he escaped handlers fenced in yard and struck by a vehicle. Kaiser served with the sheriff’s office for 2 years.

Died – 6/9/21 Handler – Officer Robert Gutierrez Griffith police mourn death of department’s first K-9 K-9 Gino, the Griffith Police Department’s first police K-9, died Wednesday following a recent, tentative cancer diagnosis and a sudden illness. K-9 Gino, 9, was born in November 2011 in Bergheim, France. He officially joined the ranks of the Griffith Police Department’s patrol division …

Died – 5/26/21 Handler – Sgt. Thomas EPD K9 passes away following 7 years of service The Evansville Police Department announced the passing of one of its own on Wednesday. EPD officials revealed that K9 Abot, who had been serving for over seven years, passed away. On Tuesday, police say Abot was seen to be suffering from a medical condition …

Died 3/12/21 Handler – Cpl. Jonathan Woods Hammond police mourning after K9 dies from cancer Hammond police are mourning the loss of one of their K9 partners, Jett. On Friday, he lost his battle with cancer. He served Hammond for the past seven years with his partner, Cpl. Jonathan Woods. Police said Jett helped the department seize large amounts of …

Died – 3/6/21 1st Handler – Officer Ron Knox 2nd Handler – Chief Justin Craig Greenville Police Department to honor service of beloved police dog The Greenville Police Department is mourning the loss of a K-9 officer known for his hard work in the community and affectionate personality. K-9 Officer Rony, a 9-year-old German Shepherd, died Saturday, and the police …

Died 1/26/21 Handler – Sgt. Jeff Swiatkowski It’s with heavy heart that we make the announcement of our beloved retired Westfield Police K9 Lopez’s passing on 1/26/2021. Lopez was loyal and dedicated servant to the Westfield Police Department and the City of Westfield from 2011 to 2019. After retirement, Lopez lived with his handler, Sgt. Jeff Swiatkowski, as a family …

Died 1/23/21 1st Handler – Deputy Jeff Howie 2nd Handler – Sgt. Travis Shively With heavy hearts, we announce that retired K9 Rex will be laid to rest at the Lake City Animal Clinic following the discovery of an abdominal tumor. Rex joined the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office in 2008 and was partnered with Deputy Jeff Howie until 2010. For …

Died 12/15/20 Fort Wayne Police Department announces passing of K9 ‘Zaras’ It is with regret that we inform you that K9 Zaras passed away Tuesday, December 15 at the age of 12. Zaras was born July 26, 2008 in the Czech republic he joined the ranks of the Fort Wayne Police K9 Unit October 19 of 2009. He retired September …