Tag Archives: MI

Died – 11/5/24 Handler – Lieutenant Ryan Ulshafer Genesee County Sheriff’s Office mourns the death of their K-9 Majic The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of their K-9 Majic. The sheriff’s office says that Majic passed away on Tuesday after multiple years of service. Majic and his partner, Lieutenant Ryan Ulshafer worked together at the Genesee Intermediate …

Handler – Lt Chad Smith PHPD mourns loss of retired police dog, Liv The Port Huron Police Department is mourning one of its own.Liv, a 13-year-old black Labrador retriever who served the city from 2012 to 2016, was euthanized this week due to deteriorating health conditions, according to a press release from the department.Liv was initially trained by Leader Dogs …

Died – 9/23/24 Handler – Sgt. Jim Hough Flushing Township police mourning loss of K-9 Colt The Flushing Township Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Colt, who died on Monday. He started working with Flushing Township police in April 2014 with a focus on narcotics detection and tracking suspects or missing people. Colt worked alongside his handler, Sgt. …

Handler Lt. Travis Bove ELPD K9 responsible for ‘most captures in department history’ passes away The East Lansing Police Department’s most successful K9 has passed away, the Department announced on social media.Quinn, a retired 13.5-year-old K9 police dog was laid to rest on Wednesday.Quinn began working for ELPD in 2013 with his handler Lt. Travis Bove.Quinn and Bove were assigned …

Handler – Sergeant Narlock Ingham County Sheriff announces passing of retired K-9 The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its K-9s.13-year-old Smoke was retired from the force and recently passed away.He started working with the Sheriff’s Office in 2015 and was trained in narcotics and tracking. The Sheriff’s Office said Smoke “loved every minute of …

Handler – Deputy Stariha West Michigan sheriff’s office announces death of K-9 It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of K9 Goos. Goos passed away early this morning due to medical complications. K9 Goos and his partner, Deputy Stariha have been together since August of 2021. Goos will be greatly missed by Deputy Stariha, his family, members …

Handler – Lt. Gary Sovey Retired police dog that served in Upper Peninsula for years has died It is with deep regret to inform you of the passing of retired Escanaba Department of Public Safety K-9 Officer Dag. Dag, a Belgian Malinois came to us in 2012 from the Von Liche Kennels in Indiana. Dag served us proudly as a …

Troy police dog dies after 8 years of service It is with great sadness that we announce K9 Bruiser passed away due to health issues/complications. For the past eight years, K9 Bruiser has loyally served the Troy Police Department.

Died 6/2/24 Handler – Officer Michael Lapham Bath Township Police Department’s first K9 officer dies: ‘You were such a good boy’ Bath Township Police Department’s first K9 officer, Aiko, has died. According to the police department, Aiko was laid to rest Sunday due to health complications. Officer Aiko joined the police department in April 2014. He was part of numerous …

Handler – Officer Adam Sherman. Wyoming police mourning loss of retired K9 Jett The Wyoming Police Department announced the loss of retired K9 Jett on Tuesday.Jett served as a dual purpose dog with the Wyoming Police Department for six years before retiring in 2021. He was trained in tracking and narcotics detection.Jett spent his retirement at home with his handler, …