Monthly Archives: February 2017

K9 Gunner – Blaine, Minnesota

Died 2/10/17 Handler – Officer Greg Rowe Retired Blaine police dog Gunner dies Gunner, a German Shepherd who worked alongside Blaine Police Officer Greg Rowe for more than six years, died Feb. 10. “The Blaine Police Department is proud to have had Gunner as one of their K9’s. He was a great partner to Officer Rowe and the many officers …

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K9 Dolly – Kakinada, India

Died – 2/10/17 Homage paid to sniffer dog Police paid homage to Dolly, a sniffer dog, at the police parade grounds here on Friday, which died after prolonged illness. The dog which got training to sniff out explosives material, did commendable service. Dolly which was inducted into the department in 2005, successfully accomplished many security tasks assigned to it. In …

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K9 Sabre – Queensland, Australia

Handler – Constable Matt Mayo End of watch for Police Dog Sabre The Queensland Police Service wish to advise that earlier this month, Police Dog Sabre of the Sunshine Coast Dog Squad tragically passed away after a brief battle with an aggressive lymphatic cancer. PD Sabre commenced operational duties here on the Sunshine Coast in November 2013 and was handled …

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K9 Charon – Wilbraham, Massachusetts

Died – 2/8/17 Handler – Officer Joe Brewer K After a sudden illness and rapid deterioration Officer Joe Brewer made the tough decision to let his partner rest easy. K9 Charon worked his last assignment two days earlier doing what he loved. His last hours his handler spent doing a few of the things he hoped he’d get to enjoy …

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K9 Reno – Lanesborough, Massachusetts

Died – 2/8/17 Handler – Officer Jim Rathburn Retired K9 Reno Passes CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Officer James Rathbun’s K9 Reno who passed away on 2/8/17.They were members of the CPWDA from 2/17/09 until 12/31/14. Reno recently retired in September of 2016. Reno was nine years old when it was found out he had osteosarcoma which …

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K9 Baco – Lower Providence, Pennsylvania

Handler – Officer Kenneth Duelley Lower Providence’s K9 Officer Baco, Faithful Servant, Passes Away One of the Lower Providence Township Police Department’s devoted public servants has passed away. K9 Officer Baco was 14 years old. He served Lower Providence Township faithfully for eight years. Baco was born in 2003, and served from 2004 until his retirement in 2012. He left …

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K9 Ranger – Forest Lake, Minnesota

Died – 2/7/17 Handler – Officer Nick Kent Forest Lake K9 dies following apprehension The Forest Lake Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, after a K9 officer suffered a medical emergency and died following the apprehension of a suspect late Tuesday. Forest Lake Police were helping the Minnesota State Patrol with a high-risk stop just …

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K9 Justice – Palm Beach, Florida

Died 2/4/17 Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Says Goodbye to Retired K-9 Justice! It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired K-9 “Justice.” Justice was a dedicated member of the Sheriff’s Office who worked tirelessly for the safety of our citizens for many years. From all day training to late night call outs, Justice loved his job. …

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K9 Nitro – Fridley, Minnesota

Died – 2/3/17 Handler – Sgt. McClish Recently retired Fridley Police K9 ‘Nitro’ has died The Fridley Police Department has lost one of their own. Nitro one of their retired K9 dogs died on Friday. He had retired from service only a month ago. He had worked with the Fridley Police Department for most of his life according to the …

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K9 Razec – Pierce Township, Ohio

Died – 2/3/17 Handler – Officer Jay Shaw A Clermont County community is mourning the loss of a retired police K9. Razec died Friday. “Razec was a great officer with a very successful career. He will be deeply missed,” reads the post. The K9’s human partner, Officer Jay Shaw, got Razec when he was just 9 weeks old. Police said …

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