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Handler – Deputy Robert Whipple Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of beloved K-9 The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office is mourning Karma, a 14-year-old Belgian Malinois. She joined the agency in 2011 and was trained and certified as a patrol-tracking and narcotic detection canine.She worked with Deputy Robert Whipple and retired from her service to the agency and the people …

Died – 1/30/24 Handler – Officer Alison Schmitt MTA Police K9 officer ‘Mac,’ who protected Long Island commuters, dies at 7 The MTA Police K9 officer Mac, whose journey from a playful pup to a fierce protector of Long Island commuters died on Jan. 30 from lymphoma, his family said. Mac, you were my best friend, my first partner, my …

Handler – Sergeant Myers Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Announce the Passing of K9 Holder, First Bloodhound Tracking Canine in Department History In a post on social media, the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office announce the passing of K9 Holder, the first bloodhound tracking canine to serve in the Sheriff’s Department. Below is the statement released by the Sheriff’s Office.“It is with …

Died 1/6/24 Handler – Officer Anthony Nappi Peekskill Police Department Mourns the Loss of Venerated K9 Charlie Peekskill Police Department is in mourning following the tragic loss of their K9 Charlie, marking the first death of an active duty police dog in over 20 years. Charlie, a German Shepherd, succumbed to injuries sustained in an undisclosed accident on January 6th. …

Died 1/4/24 Handler – Officer Chris Peters Nassau County Police Department Announces Sad Passing of Retired K-9 Kai.K-9 Kai, alongside handler retired Police Officer Chris Peters, dedicated his life to the Nassau County Police Department and its citizens. With a heavy heart, the Nassau County Police Department said goodbye to retired K-9 Kai on January 4, 2024. K-9 Kai was …

Died 1/3/24 Handler – Officer Christian Gutierrez Retired Police K-9 Jax: A Cherished Member of Westchester County Police Department Passes Away In a poignant turn of events, the Westchester County Police Department has announced the passing of a highly valued member of their team, retired K-9 Jax, on Wednesday, January 3. Revered not merely as an ordinary police dog, Jax …

Died 12/28/23 Handler – Officer Quick Syracuse Police Department announces loss of two K9 officers on same day The Syracuse Police Department announced that two of its retired K9s Nik and Jack have passed away.Both dogs passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023.The department posted the news to X, saying “Our courageous four legged Officers will be missed greatly.”Syracuse Police …

Died 12/28/23 Handler – Sergeant Joe Szakacs Syracuse Police Department announces loss of two K9 officers on same day The Syracuse Police Department announced that two of its retired K9s Nik and Jack have passed away.Both dogs passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023.The department posted the news to X, saying “Our courageous four legged Officers will be missed greatly.”Syracuse …

Handler – Officer Sean Bubnis Utica Police Department Mourns Loss of K9 Wolf The Utica Police Department announced the loss of K9 Wolf, a dedicated member of the force from 2016 to 2022.Handled by PO Sean Bubnis, Wolf specialized in bomb and safety sweeps. The canine was instrumental in four successful tracks and apprehensions. The Utica Police Department reports that …

Died – 8/17/23 Handler – Officer Joe Brayuha NYPD police dog named after hero cop Steven McDonald dies of cancer Dog-gone — but not forgotten.A beloved NYPD canine cop named after a hero detective who was paralyzed in the line of duty has died after a fight with cancer, police said Thursday. He was 7.The hardworking Dutch Shepherd — named …