Monthly Archives: October 2017

K9 Will – New York State Police

Died 10/23/17 Handler – Trooper Shaun R. Smith State Police K9 killed in accident while in performance of his duties State Police are investigating the death of one of their K9s, who was killed Monday evening in the North Country in performance of his duties. According to authorities, State Police were assisting the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office around 11 p.m. …

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K9 Adam – Sanilac County, Michigan

Died – 10/21/17 Handler – Detective Sgt. Nathan Smith. Sanilac County police dog dies Adam served the Sanilac County Sheriff Department for eight years. He died Saturday. A German shepherd that served the Sanilac County Sheriff Department for eight years has died. “We are grateful for Adam’s dedicated service to Sanilac County and he will be sadly missed,” Sheriff Garry …

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K9 Aron – Broomfield, Colorado

Died – 10/21/17 Handler – Officer Terry Retired Broomfield Police Department K-9 laid to rest A retired Broomfield Police Department K-9 who was beloved by his fellow officers and who served the Broomfield community for five years, was laid to rest this past Saturday, the agency said in a Facebook post Wednesday. Retired Broomfield PD Officer Aron came to the …

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K9 Sam – West Valley, Utah

1ST Handler – Officer S. Palmer 2ND Handler – Officer Dellinger 3RD Handler – Officer Gillespie West Valley City Police mourn death of K9 Officer Sam The West Valley City Police Department is mourning the loss of a fellow officer, K9 Sam. Officers said Sam started working with West Valley Police in 2009. He had three handlers; officers S. Palmer, …

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K9 Degen – Wood River, Illinois

Died – 10/18/17 Wood River K9 Officer with aggressive cancer to be laid to rest Wednesday The Wood River Police Department will be giving their final call to K9 Officer Degen Wednesday. The department said Degen, who served 8 years in East Alton and Wood River, was diagnosed with aggressive cancer and will be laid to rest. A police escort …

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K9 Rocky – Latrobe, Pennsylvania

Died – 10/18/17 Handler – Officer Robert Derk K-9 Rocky has died. Latrobe police say the K-9 who recently was retired from the force passed way. Police said the cause was an aggressive form of cancer that was diagnosed earlier this year. In the post, police said that Rocky died peacefully at his home.

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K9 Aria – Potomac State College, West Virgina

1st Handler – Officer Rob Andrews 2nd Handler – Sgt. Mike Cannon PSC POLICE SAY GOODBYE TO ONE OF THEIR OWN After eight years of service to Potomac State College, Police Department K-9 Aria passed away. Since 2009, Aria had worked with two handlers: Officer Rob Andrews and Sgt. Mike Cannon. She was a very friendly dog that attracted a …

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K9 Gunther – Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Died – 10/16/17 Handler – Officer Christopher St. Pierre Cops, town officials mourn loss of decorated police dog It is with great sadness to announce K-9 Gunther was laid to rest last evening due to a sudden medical issue. K-9 police dog, who served in Old Orchard Beach for nearly 10 years, has died. Gunther the K-9 assisted in incidents …

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K9 Jax – Port Orange, Florida

Died – 10/15/17 Handler – Ofc. Richard Clark Port Orange K9 passes away after illness causes complications It is with deep sadness that the Port Orange Police Department announces the passing of one of our agency’s canines, Jax, after complications from an illness. Jax served the City of Port Orange and its residents, with his handler Ofc. Richard Clark, from …

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K9 Hades – Wellington, New Zealand

Died – 10/15/17 Handler – Senior Constable Sue Burridge Much-loved police dog Hades dies after battle with cancer Much loved Wellington Police dog Hades has died. Hades, who turned nine last week, was the elder statesman of Wellington Police District’s patrol dogs.Police said that Hades had worked closely with Senior Constable Sue Burridge as a high performing team for more …

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