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Died – 9/21/19 Handler – Officer Andrew Fegley Allentown police mourn K-9 Harley, whose death Saturday ends a ‘storied career’ Allentown police this weekend are mourning the death of K-9 officer Harley. The dog died Saturday morning after a brief fight with cancer, the department announced in a news release that expounded on his “storied career.” A memorial service is …

Died 9/20/19 Handler – Officer Dan Tice Retired Pittsburgh Police K-9 Frenky Dies The Pittsburgh Police K-9 Unit is mourning the loss of a K-9.The Pittsburgh Police K-9 Unit announced Tuesday on its Facebook that retired K-9 Frenky died on Friday. The 7-year-old dog spent the last two years in retirement with his handler Dan Tice, a retired Pittsburgh police …

State police announce passing of retired explosives K9 The Pennsylvania State Police Canine Section has announced the passing of a retired explosives detection canine. Jan, a Dutch shepherd, began his career in 2008 and was based in the Troop H Harrisburg area. “He spent his entire career protecting and serving the Commonwealth in constant search of explosive materials and firearms, …

Died – 8/28/19 Handler – Officer Dena Young Retired Pittsburgh City School Police K-9 dies The Pittsburgh City School Police is mourning the loss of a retired K-9. K-9 Quincy died Wednesday. He had been retired since 2017, having worked alongside his handler, Officer Dena Young, since 2006. After retiring, Quincy lived with Young, who was by his side when …

Handler – Lt. Chad O’Brien Retired Pittsburgh police K-9, who served city for 6 years, dies Retired Pittsburgh police K-9 Bartje has died. K-9 Bartje served the city of Pittsburgh from 2011 through 2017, according to Pittsburgh police. He spent the last two years in retirement with his handler, Lt. Chad O’Brien, and his family.

Handler – Ofc. Paul Baur Grif, Wyomissing police officer’s retired K9 partner, dies The Wyomissing Police Department is bidding farewell to a dedicated member of the force. Retired K9 Ofc. Grif has died. Grif retired in 2016, after having spent eight years as the department’s lone K9 officer and the partner of Ofc. Paul Baur. “He’s the best partner in …

Died – 7/5/19 Handler – Police Chief Curt Martinez Retired West Caln K9 Bouc “Butch” dies at 11 years old West Caln Police Chief Curt Martinez announced on Friday that retired K9 Bouc “Butch” lost his battle with cancer at 11 years old. K9 Butch, who was trained in patrol and explosive detection, started with the West Caln Township Police …

Handler – Deputy Henry Berks County Sheriff’s Department mourns loss of K9 Officer Storm A Police K-9 took his final steps after a life dedicated to service, fighting crime and loyalty to his partner. Berks County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Storm was put to rest after a long battle with cancer. Berks County Deputy Sheriff Scott Henry led his trusty partner …

Died – 5/8/19 Johnstown police dog diagnosed with cancer receives end of watch call It was a tough day for a local police department, as officers had to say goodbye to one of their own, a partner who protected and served the city of Johnstown. Canine unit Sarge was euthanized Wednesday after developing fast-progressing cancer just a short while ago. …

Died – 5/3/19 Handler – Sgt. Samuel Shipley Lt. Lou, the K-9 officer who spent years with the York County Sheriff’s Office before retiring less than two years ago, died Friday, May 3, 2019, county officials said. The scent-tracking bloodhound came to the sheriff’s office as a puppy in March 2008, becoming the partner of sheriff’s Sgt. Sam Shipley. Lou …