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Died 1/14/24 Handler – Sergeant Mike Varilek Corson County Sheriff’s Office K-9 passes away The Corson County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their team members. Sheriff Alan Dale says Sergeant Mike Varilek’s K-9 partner Taz passed away yesterday (Jan. 14, 2024) at the age of 12. He had served the citizens of Corson County for almost …

Died 12/26/23 Handler – Officer Sean Doyle Rapid City Police Department says goodbye as retired K9 is laid to rest On the day after Christmas, the Rapid City Police Department bid a heartfelt farewell to retired K9 Stryker, who peacefully passed. Born on April 4, 2010, Stryker was nearly 14 years.Stryker enjoyed an long career with the Rapid City Police …

Died – 10/18/21  End of Watch for South Dakota Police Service Dog The South Dakota Highway Patrol announced the loss of one of their own. Police Service Dog, Brix, was laid to rest earlier this week following health issues. Brix began his career with the South Dakota Highway Patrol in 2009 and was trained in the detection of illegal drugs. …

Died – 8/7/20 K-9 Max served with the Sioux Falls Police Department . K-9 Max passed away in peace with his former handler and his family by his side. K-9 Max faithfully served and protected the citizens of Sioux Falls for many years during his career, before retiring at home, with his handler and family, and living a great retired …

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is mourning the death of one of its own. Long time service dog Rocko died recently due to health issues. The Highway Patrol says Rocko played a big part in keeping people safe for 10 years.

Died 3/10/18 Sioux Falls Police say farewell to retired K-9 officer Taro The Sioux Falls Police Department said a final farewell to a beloved K9 officer Saturday morning. Retired SFPD K-9 officer Taro passed away Saturday morning with her former handler by her side. Sioux Falls Police posted this tribute to Taro Saturday morning: “K-9 Taro faithfully served and protected …

Died – 12/22/17 Handler – Sgt. Kirk Ellis Former drug detection dog for WPD passes away shortly after retirement A retired Watertown Police Department K9 unit passed away Friday afternoon. Thera-Dakota, a Belgian Maltese narcotics detection dog, passed away at the age of 9 due to bone cancer. Thera-Dakota had been living at the home of her handler, Sgt. Kirk …

Handler – Capt. Nick Campbell Pine Ridge police bid farewell to fallen K-9 officer Pine Ridge police lost one of their own last week when a K–9 narcotics officer named Czar passed away. On Tuesday, officers gathered in Kyle to pay their last respects. “He meant everything to me,” said Oglala Sioux Tribal Police Capt. Nick Campbell. “I spent more …

Died – 10/29/15 Handler – Officer Jason LaHaie K9 Mako laid to rest Mako is a former working dog. He was a narcotics and patrol dog with the Rapid City Police Department from 2004 until 2011. He was escorted to Mountain View Animal Hospital today and was laid to rest. Those who knew Mako have many memories of him during …