Died – 8/17/15 Handler – Sgt. Chris Bieber Cedar Rapids police K-9 officer Jenks dies unexpectedly A Cedar Rapids Police Department K-9 officer died earlier this week. On Tuesday, the department announced that K-9 officer Jenks, who had been partnered with Sgt. Chris Bieber, died Monday after a “quick and unexpected medical condition.” Jenks was a 7-year-old Dutch Shepherd trained …

Died – 8/16/15 Handler – Captain Dave Phillips Weymouth police mourn K9 officer The Weymouth Police Department announced the passing of one of their K-9 officers Monday. K9 Officer Ali died Sunday, she was 12 years old. Her partner Captain Dave Phillips said, “For over 11 years, K-9 Ali was a faithful partner and companion. He will truly be missed.” …

Died 8/14/15 Handler – Patrol Sgt. Andy Thoms Sheriff’s office mourns loss of police dog Viper The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. The department announced last week that Viper, the K¬9 partner of Sgt. Andy Thoms, died on Friday. A statement released Saturday by the department said Viper “will be missed immensely.” …

Died 8/12/15 Two deployments to two different countries. K9 Rex was euthanized due to cancer in his liver and spleen.

Died 8/12/15 Handler – Officer Jason Thomas Police mourn unexpected passing of K9 ‘Pajko’ The Cedar City Police Department announced Wednesday that Pajko, a K9 officer with the force, had died unexpectedly at the age of 5. A press release from The Friends of Iron County Police K9 states the death has “come as a great shock to all involved”, …

Died – 8/12/15 Handler – Deputy Austin Lemberger Alarm & AC fails, killing Brown County Sheriff’s K9 The Brown County Sheriff’s Department says one of their police dogs died in a hot car when the air conditioning malfunctioned on Wednesday. Authorities say the K9, Wix, and his partner, Deputy Austin Lemberger, were on special assignment in Sheboygan County at the …

Died 8/12/15 Handler – Officer Samantha Snowberger Toledo police K-9 killed; suspect in standoff dead A Toledo Police K-9 was shot and killed Wednesday after the dog and its partner chased a pair of suspected car thieves into a vacant house in East Toledo. One suspect died and police apprehended the other after the dog was shot. The police officer …

Died – 8/10/15 Handler – Deputy Latham Roldan K9 Officer dies and it’s handler is fired A police dog left in a hot car dies now his handler is out of a job. According to the Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Department Latham Roldan has been relieved of his duties. Investigators say Roldan left his K-9 partner named Jola in his …

Died – 8/10/15 Handler – Officer Jeff Fornarotto Brick police honor dying K-9 unit dog Township police said their final goodbyes to one of their K-9 unit partners early Monday morning. Dakota, a nearly 11-year-old German shepherd, was euthanized about 1:30 a.m. at the Brick Town Veterinary Hospital after suffering from liver cancer that spread to his chest, said Dr. …

Died 8/10/15 MWD Vvinnie passed away on 8/10/15. Vvinnie (K376) was born December 2004. Vvinnie completed 2 tours in Iraq and 1 in Afghanistan with his handler.