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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 …

Died 8/16/23 Handler – Deputy Jensen K9 Officer Kinni passes away following surgery: Yates Sheriff’s Office mourns loss K9 Kinni, a valued member of the Yates County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO), sadly passed away on August 16, 2023, following emergency surgery. The 13-year-old Shepherd/Malinois mix, who had performed a K9 demonstration at a local school that same morning, suddenly fell ill …

Handler – Officer Lou Venturini Retired Suffern police K-9 Patriot dies at age 12 The Suffern Police Department is mourning the death of a retired K-9, who served from 2011 to 2021.Patriot worked with handler Officer Lou Venturini. His skills included search and tracking, evidence recovery, apprehension and narcotics detection.Police say Patriot helped find critical evidence, including drugs, during his …

Died 8/11/23 Handler – Sgt Paczkowski K9 named in honor of fallen Lewis County Sheriff’s Deputy dies It is with great sadness the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of retired K9 Officer Wyman. Wyman was the first K9 to serve this department and was a great asset. Our deepest condolences to his handler, Sgt Paczkowski and his family …

Lakewood-Busti Police Mourns Loss Of New K-9 The Lakewood-Busti Police Department is mourning the loss of its new canine this week due to ongoing medical complications.“It’s with heavy heart and great sadness that we regret to inform all of you that have supported and followed K-9 Officer Sarge,” the department said in a statement Thursday that was posted to Facebook. …

Died 7/8/23 Handler – Lt. Sean Furey Retired K9 from Niagara County passes away The Niagara County Sheriffs office posted the sad news of the passing of retired K9, Vedder to Facebook Wednesday. In the Facebook post the Sheriffs Office shared that Canine Vedder passed away peacefully on July 8.K9 Vedder and his handler Lt. Sean Furey started their career …

Handler – Sgt. James Gayler Monroe police say goodbye to retired K-9 Simba The Monroe Police Department is saying goodbye to retired K-9 Simba, who recently passed away. Simba and his handler, Sgt. James Gayler, were the department’s first K-9 team. The department said they will miss giving Simba belly rubs and are grateful for his service to the community. …

Handler – Officer Aaron Wagner Freeport K-9 dies; cause unknown Zirko, a K-9 officer for the Freeport Police Department, died in his outdoor kennel this week while off duty. The Dutch shepherd was discovered when his handler returned home from a shift, Freeport police announced Wednesday. The K-9 joined the department in late 2020 when he was 15 months old. …