Died 9/17/20 Handler – Officer John Butschky End of watch for Millville Police K-9 Rio, partner of Officer John Butschky Officer John Butschky and his partner Rio mastered many skills during their stints at K-9 schools. They were crowd-pleasers visiting classrooms and crimefighters on the streets. But on Thursday, they faced the heartbreaking crossroad that isn’t covered at academy — …

Died – 9/17/20 Handler – Major Jeremy Bridges Law enforcement officers in Lawrence County paid tribute this morning as Bedford Police Canine Officer Ciro who was put to rest. Ciro suffered from degenerative myelopathy, a hip disorder that is very painful. His suffering came to an end at the Animal Care Clinic on Mitchell Road. Ciro was handled by Bedford …

Died – 9/17/20 Handler – Deputy Bill Lamb K9 Chloe previously worked with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office-Florida. K9 Chloe was partners with Deputy Bill Lamb from when she was 8 weeks old, until her retirement in 2017. After her retirement, K9 Chloe remained with Deputy Lamb. Thank you K9 Chloe for your service and dedication.

Died – 9/17/20 Handler – Deputy Sheriff Josh Stone K9 Deja passed away Thursday in the early hours with her handler and family with her. K9 Deja and her handler worked tirelessly during her career tracking down criminals and missing persons until her retirement in August 2019. K9 Deja previously worked with the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department .

Handler – Senior Corporal Armando Dominguez allas police say a retired K9 officer has passed away. Mirko had an incurable illness, and today his partner and other officers honored him as he was escorted to the veterinarian to be laid to rest. He had been with the department for seven years and just retired in May. Mirko helped his partner …

Handler – Officer Decristoforo OFFICER SAYS FINAL GOODBYE TO K9 DOG AXEL, HIS PARTNER AND PET Rhode Island K9 dogs are an invaluable part of the police force and do an incredible job-saving people and keeping their communities safe, putting their lives on the line just like their human partners. These dogs become a beloved part of any police department, …

Died 9/14/20 Handler – Officer Carlos Rolon Retired Alexandria Police K9 has died R.I.P. ‘Retired’ APD K9 ZigZag, served the Alexandria Police Department with distinction for 6 years having received 2 Valor Awards in 2013. ZigZag will be remembered for his loyalty and love for his job and handler. Rest easy K9 ZigZXag, you will never be forgotten and always …

Died – 9/14/20 Handler – Officer Kevin Halm Retired Yogi Bear previously worked with the Concord Police K9 Association in Concord, California. From his handler: Last night I had to say goodbye to my best friend. For eight years he was my constant shadow. He rode with me at work helping keep us all safe, but at home was truly …

Died – 9/13/20 Handler – PFC Tyrone Woodyard Lewes Police Mourns Death of K-9 Officer The Lewes Police Department says its K9 officer has died. K9 Blue was a 9 1/2 year old Belgian Malinois. Police Chief Thomas Spell said Blue died on Sunday. Blue served 7 years with the Lewes Police Department, beginning in March 2013. Blue lived and …

Died – 9/11/20 Handler – Master Sergeant Greg Vollmer Today the OUPD family said goodbye to K9 Officer Caesar. Caesar was born on December 12, 2010, in Tennessee, and he joined OUPD in February of 2011. He specialized in explosive detection and was a popular ambassador for public outreach in the university community as well as the greater Norman area. …