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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. …

Handler – investigator Kristopher Danko Greene County Sheriff’s Office announces death of K9 The Greene County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of K9 Havoc. His partner, investigator Kristopher Danko, was there by his side.Havoc and Danko worked together for the last eight years executing searches, apprehensions, recoveries, and attending community events. Havoc retired and spent his time with Danko’s …

Handler – Sgt. Chavez Binghamton Police K9 ‘Dona’ passes away It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of K9 Dona (ret.). Her unwavering dedication and service to the Binghamton Police Department, alongside her devoted handler Sgt. Chavez, have left an indelible mark on our hearts. K9 Dona’s remarkable career as an explosives detection K9, her certification in …

Died 3/8/24 Handler – Deputy Chief Julie Shulsky Syracuse Police mourns loss of retired K9 Jarno after six years of service The Syracuse Police Department announced Thursday the passing of retired Syracuse Police K9 Jarno.K9 Jarno passed away on Friday, March 8, five years after he retired from the force.He joined the department in March 2013 and was assigned the …

Died 3/4/24 Handlers – Deputy Craig Beiter and Lt. James Hildreth Retired Niagara County Sheriff’s Office K9 passes away We are saddened to announce the passing of retired NCSO Canine Taz (12/14/2010-3/4/2024)Canine Taz was a German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix that was born in Hungary, and joined NCSO in February 2012. He served with two handlers during his time with us, …

Handler – First Sergeant Jeremy Yela Orange County Sheriff announces in-service death of K-9 Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta announced the in-service death of K-9 Justus, a German Shepherd, who passed away as a result of medical complications at the age of 10. Justus was actively working at the time of his death and was handled by First Sergeant Jeremy …

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 …