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It is with deep regret that I announce the passing of canine “Murphy”, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Officer Kenneth Johnson of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. Officer Johnson had to make the difficult decision on January 30, 2018 due to Canine Murphy’s diminishing health. “Murphy” was named is in honor of Michael Murphy, a highly …

Died – 1/23/18 Handler – Officer Jarrett Marino Fulton Police K9 passes away It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fulton Police K9 Meki. Meki was laid to rest on January 23, 2018 after an extended illness. Meki gave the City of Fulton almost five years of service before his condition forced him from service. Meki …

Died -1/18/18 Handler – Deputy Adam Hallett Jefferson Co. Sheriff K9 ‘Scout’ dies during training exercise A Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office K9 has died as a result of an incident during a training exercise. The sheriff’s office says 6-year-old German Shepard “Scout” was doing a training exercise Thursday afternoon with eight other dogs and their handlers in Watertown. A ball …

Died – 11/25/17 Handler – Officer Tim Waterman Rochester police’s K9 Hawk dies A Rochester Police Department K9 died from natural causes Saturday. K9 Hawk, a 10-year-old German Sheppard, worked with his handler, Officer Tim Waterman, in the Special Operations Section K9 Unit. Hawk will laid to rest Monday in a private ceremony.

Handler – Detective John Squillini K9 Mourned By Rockland Sheriff’s Office It is with deep regret that the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of retired K9 Gibson, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Detective John Squillini. Faced with a serious medical condition, Detective Squillini had to make the very difficult decision that many K9 handlers have …

Died – 10/25/17 Handler – Officer Paul Italiano BREWSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT’S CANINE “FALCO” PASSES For those who have been following the status of K-9 Falco, In October of 2016 Falco was diagnosed with Lymphoma (Cancer of his Lymph nodes). In May of 2017 afte…r eight months of chemo treatments, his tumors were non detectable and he was in full remission. …

Died 10/23/17 Handler – Trooper Shaun R. Smith State Police K9 killed in accident while in performance of his duties State Police are investigating the death of one of their K9s, who was killed Monday evening in the North Country in performance of his duties. According to authorities, State Police were assisting the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office around 11 p.m. …

Died – 8/25/17 Handler – Officer M. Baran NFTA Police dog dies The NFTA Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K9 partners. K9 Sita passed away Friday due to an illness. She had been a member of the department since 2010. Officer M. Baran and K9 Sita were an explosive detection team and assigned to the …

Died – 7/20/17 Handler – Sgt Edward O’Flaherty It is with deep regret that I announce the sudden passing of canine “Falcone’, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Sergeant Edward O’Flaherty of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. “Falcone” experienced a serious, unpredictable medical emergency (Mesenteric-torsion/Bloat). “Falcone” was named is in honor of Detective John Falcone, a highly …

Died 7/20/17 Handler – Officer Brian McCormack PASSING OF MTA PD CANINE “BURRIS” It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Canine Burris, the very recently retired canine partner of Police Officer Brian McCormack. Officer McCormack had to make the difficult decision on July 20, 2017 due to Canine Burris’s diminishing …