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Died – 2/8/25 Handler – Officer Michael Finamore NYPD police dog Gunner has died An NYPD police dog who “won hearts around the world” and helped secure the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris has died, NYPD officials said Sunday.Gunner, a 9-year-old German shepherd who worked with NYPD’s Counterterrorism Bureau, ended his watch on Saturday, according to NYPD deputy commissioner of …

Died – 1/13/25 Handler – Trooper Mark Bender New York State Police sadly announces the death of retired K9 Mandin The New York State Police sadly announces the death of retired K9 Mandin. K9 Mandin served the people of New York for seven of his thirteen years. He was named after Trooper Amanda D. Anna, who died in the line …

Died – 12/6/24 Handler – Sergeant Jason Nare Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s announce the death of K9 Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies are mourning the death of K9 Gaj. Gaj served the sheriff’s office for almost a decade and died on Friday, December 6.Gaj retired in 2021 alongside handler Sergeant Jason Nare and was named in honor of Deputy Gary A. …

Died 12/6/24 Handler – Sergeant Jason Nare Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s announce the death of K9 Gaj Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies are mourning the death of K9 Gaj. Gaj served the sheriff’s office for almost a decade and died on Friday, December 6.Gaj retired in 2021 alongside handler Sergeant Jason Nare and was named in honor of Deputy Gary A. …

Died – 11/27/24 Handler – Trooper Chris May Troop C mourns the loss of K9 Matti It is with deep regret and sadness that the New York State Police at Troop “C” announces the loss of K9 Matti. K9 Matti who worked with his partner Trooper Chris May has passed away. K9 Matti was stationed out of SP Binghamton, his …

Handler – Deputy Christopher Tompkins Beloved K9 Who Served With ‘Gentlemanly Attitude’ In Putnam Dies A sheriff’s office in the Hudson Valley is mourning the loss of a beloved K9 who dutifully served the public for several years while still keeping a playful side. In an announcement on Monday, Nov. 4, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office PBA revealed the death …

Died 9/4/24 Handler – BDU Chief Technical Sergeant David I. Turner Jr. New York State Police Announce Death of K9 Cop Lane The New York State Police announced the unexpected death of Canine Lane, a longtime member of the department, in a statement issued Wednesday. Lane had served with his handler, BDU Chief Technical Sergeant David I. Turner Jr., since …

Died 7/24/24 Handler – Officer Thompson K9 Durak Has Passed Away The Town of Newburgh Police Department has shared that a K9 in their department has passed away.On July 24th, 2024 the Town of Newburgh Police Department wrote on social media “It is with an extremely heavy heart that the Town of Newburgh PD shares the passing of Police K9 …

1st Handler – Lt. Craig Lehner 2nd Handler – Officer Matthew Richards Lehner’s K9 partner Shield passes away Shield, the K9 partner of fallen Buffalo Police Department Lt. Craig Lehner, has passed away. Shield was Lehner’s partner for more than a year before a training accident caused Lehner’s drowning. Shield began his career with Buffalo Police with his handler and …

Died 5/4/24 Handler – Trooper Jamie Gockel New York State Police announce death of K9 ‘Lock’ The New York State Police announced the death of a K9 Wednesday. In a post on Facebook, state police said K9 “Lock” died unexpectedly from an illness on May 4. Lock was nine and a half years old.He was assigned to Trooper Jamie M. …