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Kansas K9 to be euthanized after attack on handler A Kansas sheriff said he has decided to euthanize one of the department’s police dogs after an “unprovoked vicious attack” on its handler. Geary County Sheriff Daniel Jackson posted on Facebook the attack Tuesday involving K9 Krew lasted 90 seconds. The deputy had reached into the kennel in his patrol car …

Died – 9/20/19 Handler – Corporal Jason Harwood Retired Topeka Police K9 of fallen officer laid to rest A retired Topeka Police Department K9 died on Friday, surrounded by family and loved ones. Magnum was the K9 of Corporal Jason Harwood, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Sept. 7, 2014.Magnum was laid to rest almost two …

Died 8/17/19 Handler – Officer Mickey Farris Andover Police K-9, Thor, passes away at 9 The Andover police department announced Monday the force’s “oldest and finest” K-9 officer, Thor, passed away at the age of 9. Thor had a brief illness and died August 17. He would have turned 10 in September and was scheduled to retire in a few …

Handler – Sgt. Travis DeBarge Jackson Co. Sheriff’s K-9 dies suddenly It has been a sad day at the sheriff’s office today. Benny, one of our police service dogs succumbed to a recent and sudden illness. Benny was a massive beautiful German Shepherd who loved to work every day. He didn’t have a mean bone in his body. He and …

Died 7/7/18 Handler – Officer Josh Miller Topeka police mourning after loss of police service dog The Topeka Police Department is in mourning following the passing of one of their police service dogs. The department said Officer Josh Miller went to check on his K-9 partner Benson who was in his kennel, when he was found unresponsive. Miller immediately attempted …

Died 5/18/18 Handler – Officer Clausius Olathe Police Department mourns K9 Sysko The Olathe Police Department is mourning the loss of Sysko Sysko had been battling cancer and died on Friday morning. The police department held a private ceremony.Sysko had been with the police department for seven years, from 2008 until 2015. “Today is a sad day at OPD,” the …

Died – 5/17/18 On Thursday night, retired K-9 named Nela suffered a stroke and died. The police department said that she was surrounded by her K-9 partners and handlers. She was the first Olathe School District K-9 and served from 2008 to 2014. “An already sad day has gotten worse,” the police department said on Friday afternoon.

Died – 5/17/18 Handler – Sergeant Harris Retired Lenexa police K-9 dies A retired Lenexa police K-9 named Speedy died on Thursday. Speedy worked with the police department from 2008 to 2014. During that time, he had 290 drug finds, 17 suspect apprehensions, and $75,000 in cash seizures. After retiring, Speedy continued to live with his handler, Sergeant Harris, and …

Died – 4/27/18 Handler – Cpl. Tony Hawpe Longtime Newton K-9 laid to rest Newton police Cpl. Tony Hawpe and his wife Robyn consider their dogs to be their children. On Friday, they said goodbye to one of their own, but not alone. Members of Harvey County law enforcement stood and saluted outside a veterinary clinic as Hawpe walked longtime …

Died – 1/9/18 Lenexa police announce death of K9 officer who helped with dozens of cases Lenexa police have lost one of their own. The department tweeted Tuesday morning to announce the death of Diesel, a retired police dog who spent eight years on the force. He was about 11 years old. “If we could describe him with 1 word, …