Died 6/15/23 CortlandNew York County Sheriff’s Office K9 officer dies It is with great sadness that on June 15th, 2023, the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office lost one of its own due to an on-going illness. K9 Fredy joined the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office in 2014 and was retired in the fall of 2021. K9 Fredy was certified in tracking, article …
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Handler – Officer Brian McLean What major loss New Windsor Police Department dealing with? There really is a lot of truth behind the saying “man’s best friend”. A relationship between a Police Officer and their K-9 is very special and it really is a bond that can never be broken. I have seen this first-hand with my brother who is …
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Handler – Sgt. Jeremy Rushkoski K9 put down after his final shift Max, a K-9 at the Saugerties Police Department, has officially completed his last tour of duty. Sadly, the department says Max was suffering from an aggressive form of cancer and was put down shortly after his final shift. The Saugerties Police Department says Max will be missed, but …
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Died 4/3/23 Handler – Deputy Reeves Erie County Sheriff’s Office announces death of K9 Uma With profound sadness, the ECSO announces the passing of Cadaver Detection K9 Uma after her battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Her handler, Deputy Reeves, spent the past few hours with her last night before she passed. Uma was 10 years old. K9 Uma …
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Died – 3/19/23 Handler – handler Sergeant Corey Ashe Unexpected medical emergency claims life of Kent K9 Police Officer The Town of Kent Poice Department has announced that at the young age of 7 K-9 Maverick passed away after suffering an “unexpected medical emergency”. Maverick passed away peacefully with his handler and family on March 19th. Maverick started his career …
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K9 Radar – Kent, New York Handler – Sgt VanderWoude K9 Radar has died Police say retired K-9 Radar died from an aggressive illness.He took a final ride in a patrol car escorted by fellow officers.Radar started work in 2013 and retired in 2022, with a full career recovering drugs, catching felons and reuniting lost loved ones. Police say he …
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Died – 2/13/23 Handler – Officer Bruzoul Poughkeepsie Police K9 passes away We have some unfortunate news regarding our girl Kiah. About a week ago she developed a cough and wasn’t her usual self. We took her to the vet and started antibiotics for pneumonia. Kiah wasn’t responding to the treatment and there appeared to be lung nodules on her …
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Died 2/2/23 Handler – Trooper Mark A. Castiglione Jr. NYS Police K9 Amber passes away unexpectedly It is with deep regret that the New York State Police announces the unexpected death of K9 Amber.K9 Amber passed away on February 2, 2023, at the age of 5. She joined the New York State Police on June 20, 2019, and was assigned …
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Handler – Sgt. Wagner The Albion Police Department announced today that Rex, the department’s retired K9, has passed away.Rex teamed with officer Robert Wagner from 2015 until Rex retired on Dec. 29, 2019. Wagner was recently promoted to sergeant with the Albion PD.“Rex had many accomplishments in his career and was certified in tracking, patrol and advanced narcotics detection,” the …
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Handler – Officer John Kujawa The Buffalo Police Department announced Monday the passing of retired K-9, Destro.Destro was born on Sept. 27, 2011, and officially began his work with the department on Sept. 21, 2012.Destro and his K-9 handler John Kujawa retired together on June 22, 2019.
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