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Handler – , Officer Todd Ganey Richmond Police Department mourns death of beloved K-9 cop Hearts are heavy at the Richmond Police Department today after loyal K-9 officer, Jackie, was laid to rest. Jackie, a German Shepherd Dog, was euthanized after a 16-month-long battle with cancer. She was 9-years-old. According to Lieutenant Lowell Neinast, Jackie was a narcotics officer that …

Died – 1/20/20 Handler – Sgt. J. Luna LPD mourning the loss of K9 officer The Laredo Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their four-legged officers. Yesterday, the police department took to Facebook to announce the passing of K9 Annie who passed away on January 20th due to medical complications. Annie was a Belgian Malinois and had …

Retired Amarillo Police Department explosive detection K9 “Karlo” passes away Amarillo Police have announced that retired Amarillo Police Department explosive detection K9 “Karlo” has passed away. Karlo was the Department’s first explosive detection K9, having been trained and certified by the ATF. K9 Karlo began his career in 2009 after being paired with his handler/partner, and completing a 12 week …

1st Handler – Lieutenant Lowrie then 2nd Handler – Detective Jacob Hopper Polk County K-9 officer passes away from cancer The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of their 11-year-old K-9 Officer, Nasir, according to a Facebook post. Nasir started his duty with the sheriff’s office in 2011 after becoming certified with the National Police Canine Association. He …

Died – 12/17/19 K-9 agent shot and killed in northeast shooting was with Border Patrol unit for 1 year The Border Patrol tactical unit is mourning the loss of one of their own K-9 agents after he was shot and killed during a confrontation in northeast El Paso Tuesday morning. Bulder was a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois that had been serving …

Died – 12/1/19 Handler – Officer Casey Thumann Weimar mourns loss of K9 killed in accident The Weimar Police Department announced the loss of Police K9 Lido, age 5, after he died in what was described by the department as “an unpreventable accident at home” Sunday, Dec.1. WPD described K9 Lido and his handler Officer Casey Thumann as an “unstoppable …

Died – 10/11/19 Handler – Cpl. Cosme Muñiz III Palmview police in mourning beloved K-9 Officers from across the Rio Grande Valley, despite the brisk weather, lined up Friday afternoon in front of the parks and recreation center here to honor one of their own: retired K-9 officer A’zeuz. A’zeuz’s partner, Cpl. Cosme Muñiz III of Palmview, approached his wife, …

Died 9/28/19 Handler – Officer Jesse Arenivas La Porte Police Department’s first K9, Lodka, passes away K9 police dogs provide officers with friendships that last a lifetime, while also risking their lives to protect residents and keep the city safe. One Houston-area K9 is now being remembered for her service. Lodka, the City of La Porte Police Department’s first K9, …

Died – 9/19/19 Woodway K9 dies due to liver failure The Woodway Public Safety Department announced the passing of Police K9 Gerry on Facebook Thursday. Gerry suffered liver failure. “After days of radio graphs, ultrasounds, lab work, and consultations, the difficult decision to let Gerry cross over the Rainbow Bridge was made” the Facebook post said. Gerry worked with the …

Freeport police dog dies Gass, the city’s K-9 officer who survived an assault earlier this year, died last week from an intestinal issue less than 12 hours after he began exhibiting symptoms of distress