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Retired Olive Branch K-9 officer dies after ongoing health complications The Olive Branch Police Department has announced the passing of one of its retired K-9 officers.Department officials say former K-9 Officer “Borys” recently died after suffering ongoing health complications.“Borys truly enjoyed protecting and serving the City of Olive Branch, MS. We ask for your prayers of encouragement and peace for …

Died 3/18/24 Handler – Officer Steve Robinson Union Police Dept. bids farewell to K9 Officer Tao It is with the deepest and utmost regret that the City of Union Police Department announces K9 Officer Tao, esteemed member of the City of Union Police Department, concluded his watch on this earthly realm on March 18, 2024. With heavy hearts, we bid …

Died – 2/21/24 Deputies shoot, kill man who fatally shot K9 officer According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, K9 Luca died as a result of the shot he received in the officer-involved shooting in DeSoto County.Earlier on February 21, deputies were involved in a car chase.They performed a PIT maneuver on the suspect’s car, releasing K9 Luca to …

K9 Handler – Sgt. Wayne Payne Gulfport PD Mourns Loss Of Retired K9 Luna The Gulfport Police Department shared the news on Facebook that retired K9 Luna passed away.Luna and her handler and former Sgt. Wayne Payne were a dedicated part of the Gulfport Police Department.The police department said, “They left an indelible mark on our community. Her invaluable contributions, …

Died 8/8/23 Handler – Sergeant David Bean Pearl River County mourns the loss of Sheriff K9 ‘Kilo’ On Wednesday, Pearl River County mourned the loss of Sheriff K9 ‘Kilo’ in a funeral procession of both county deputies and local police departments that drove Highway 11 from Picayune to Poplarville.Along the route, folks young and old stood on the side of …

Died 7/28/23 Handler – Sgt. Andrew White Olive Branch mourns loss of K9 police dog Zak A brief memorial service was held late Friday morning, Aug. 4 inside the Olive Branch Municipal Court building for one of the city’s finest; certainly one of the police department’s best on four legs. K9 Officer Zak, one of two K9 dogs with the …

Handler – Officer Austin Champagne Pearl River County honors fallen K9 Officer Soyer Today, the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department honored one of their own in the form of K9 Officer Soyer.If you were traveling down Highway 11 near Picayune and Poplarville this morning, you probably have noticed the long line of law enforcement vehicles that were on the road …

Died – 2/10/23 Southaven Police Department Mourns Loss Of Retired The Southaven Police Department posted on social media about the passing of a retired police service dog.12-year-old Mag, a Belgian Malinois, passed away on February 10th in the company of his former handler and family.Mag served with the police department as a Patrol and Explosive Detection K9 from 2011-2017. He …

Died – 6/23/22 Handler – , Officer James Prisock K-9 Shot, Killed While Tracking Suspect Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell confirmed this morning that K9 officer Exo was killed in the line of duty Thursday.Exo and his handler, Officer James Prisock, were tracking a suspect wanted by Jackson County Sheriff’s Department when the suspect turned and fired on the officers, …

Died 6/6/22 Handler – Sgt. Andy Matuszewski Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department says goodbye to ‘Rex’ A memorial service was held Wednesday as the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department said goodbye to a K9 deputy who died of cancer. “Any failures that we had as a team were mine and mine alone, not his. But you know, he never got mad at …