Monthly Archives: August 2020

K9 Libby – Dutchess County, New York

Died – 8/24/20 Handler – Deputy Sheriff John O’Brien Sheriff and community mourn loss of K9 Libby Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian “Butch” Anderson is sad to announce the passing of retired Accelerant Detection Canine (K9) Libby. In 2012, after being rescued from the Humane Society of Greater Rochester’s Lollipop Farm, K9 Libby and her handler Deputy Sheriff John O’Brien graduated …

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K9 Cops – Green Bay, Wisconsin

Died – 8/22/20 Handler – Specialist II Fred Laitinen K9 Cops was a member of the Green Bay Wisconsin Police K9 Unit. Cops, passed away after battling serious medical issues over several months. Cops was the youngest of our 6 four-legged officers and started his career on March 10, 2014,in New Mexico, the first day of training with his new …

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K9 Eros – Boardman, Ohio

Handler – Officer Brian Cionni Retired Boardman K9 passes away Retired Boardman Police K9 Eros has passed away after a brief illness. Eros started with the department in the spring of 2010. After a distinguished career he retired 8 years later. Eros lived with his partner and handler Officer for the remainder of his life with his partner and handler, …

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K9 Willie – Gary, Indiana

Handler – Officer Donald Briggs K9 Willie Poisoned A K-9 officer on the Gary police force suddenly dies after being poisoned. CBS 2’s Steven Graves reports on how the devastating loss hits especially hard for the department’s K-9 unit as a whole. K-9 Willie was his name. He was one of the newest recruits to the Gary Police Department’s K-9 …

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K9 RReidy – MWD

Died – 8/20/20 Handler – Jesse Kinney MWD RReidy deployed twice to Afghanistan on multiple missions. Thank you both for your service.

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K9 Jada – Hackettstown, New Jersey

Died 8/19/20 Handler – Officer Christopher Laver Hackettstown PD mourn death of first K-9 Jada The Hackettstown Police Department is mourning the loss of their first crime-fighting canine officer, whose life was abruptly cut short at the age of 5. K-9 Jada, a Belgian Malinois, died Wednesday evening after suffering a medical emergency while on-duty with her handler, Officer Christopher …

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K9 Neo – Green Bay, Wisconsin

K9 Neo – Green Bay, Wisconsin Handler – Officer Merrill It is with heaviest of heart that we share that Today, K-9 “Neo”, a 12 year old Belgium Malinois, has crossed the rainbow bridge. He served our community for over 10 years with his handler a Officer Merrill. We ask that you keep the Merrill family and the entire Green …

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K9 Orbit – Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Died 8/16/20 K-9 Orbit with Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office peacefully passed away yesterday morning at 14 1/2 years old. He was an exceptional police dog with over 60 apprehensions in his career from 2010 to 2017. Thank you K-9 Obit for your service and dedication.

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