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Handler – Corporal Daisha Smith Police Department Mourns K9 Bump Comments of condolences are flooding one Facebook post from the Ozark Police Department announcing the death of one of their K9s named Bump. The post said Bump was nine years old and worked with Corporal Daisha Smith during his career. Bump, according to the police, helped find evidence and worked …

Died – 2/15/22  Moniteau County Sheriff loses K-9 Mizzou after illness K-9 Mizzou died on February 15, 2022, after a battle with Invasive Thymoma. The Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department announced they lost a member of their team. K-9 Mizzou died on February 15, 2022, after a battle with Invasive Thymoma. Mizzou was born in Budapest, Hungary on March 5, 2012. …

Handler – Sgt. Ryan Sumner  Lenexa police mourn death of 4-year-old police K9 The Lenexa Police Department is mourning the death of a police K9. The department said in a Facebook post that 4-year-old K9 Leo, a Belgian Malinois, was still in active service, but in recent weeks was diagnosed with lymphoma. Police said K9 Leo was certified in both …

Died – 1/29/22 Handler – Officer Joel Fann  Truly one of a kind… K9 Deputy Rigley dies   On Feb. 1, Joel Fann celebrated his 10th year with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. It was a bittersweet celebration, as the patrol sergeant mourned the recent loss of a family member and partner. Before moving to patrol division, Fann served as a …

K9 Belgon – Joplin, Missouri Died – 1/1/22 Handler – Officer Brannin Retired Joplin Police K9 passes away Some sad news now over in Joplin, police K9 Belgon has passed away. Belgon retired in 2018 and has been enjoying his retirement home with his handler, Officer Adam Brannin. According to the department’s Facebook page, Belgon’s health declined rapidly last night …

Died 6/30/21 Handler – Officer Lucas Winder St. Joseph K9 officer shot, killed while attempting to arrest domestic abuse suspect Members of the St. Joseph Police Department are mourning the loss of one of their K-9 officers, Max, who was shot and killed in the line of duty late Wednesday night. “Last night at approximately 10:30 p.m. members of the …

Died 4/26/21 Handler – Officer Tom Spence Retired Springfield Police K9 passes away A retired 12-year-old Springfield Police K9 Officer passed away and was laid to rest. Aries served the police department for five years before retiring on September 9, 2016, due to long-term ailments. During his five-year career with Springfield Police Department, he made substantial contributions with approximately 764 …

Died – 3/19/21 Handler – Officer Allen Hamlin Indian Point is sad to announce that K9 Angel has earned her wings. Her handler was Officer Allen Hamlin.

Handler – Sgt. Blanner Retired Cape Girardeau K9 officer passes The Cape Girardeau Police Department has announced the passing a retired K9 officer, Schupo. Schupo joined the department in 2010, and served until 2017, which is about 50 years in dog years. When he retired, Schupo spent his days with Sgt. Blanner’s, his handler, and their family. Schupo was trained …

Died – 8/20/20 Handler – Sargent Michael Pauly