Monthly Archives: December 2020

K9 Titan – Berlin, Connecticut

Died – 12/15/20 Handler – Officer Aimee Krzykowski CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Titan on 12/15/20 with the Berlin Police Department. Titan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a hard fought battle with cancer. In October, Titan was diagnosed with an aggressive form of oral cancer. Officer Aimee Krzykowski give her beloved Titan the …

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K9 Zaras – Fort Wayne, Indiana

Died 12/15/20 Fort Wayne Police Department announces passing of K9 ‘Zaras’ It is with regret that we inform you that K9 Zaras passed away Tuesday, December 15 at the age of 12. Zaras was born July 26, 2008 in the Czech republic he joined the ranks of the Fort Wayne Police K9 Unit October 19 of 2009. He retired September …

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K9 Diesel – Richmond, Virginia

Handler -Officer Moore The Richmond Police Department said goodbye to former patrol K9 Diesel, who died at the age of 11. RPD said K9 Diesel served eight years on the force, working with K9 Officer Moore for nearly five. Police said K9 Diesel was a fixture at many K9 demonstrations. He was also responsible for numerous apprehensions and firearm seizures …

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K9 Rio – Sioux Falls, Iowa

Handler – Officer Shannon Irish Sioux Falls Police: Retired K-9 dies, served city for 7 years The Sioux Falls Police Department announced the death of a retired K-9 in the care of his handler. Rio served the Sioux Falls Police Department for seven years before retiring at home with his handler Officer Shannon Irish on June 6, 2019. A K-9 …

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K9 Phoenix – Milwaukee County House of Correction, Wisconsin

Died – 12/13/20 Handler – Lt. Cheryl Schattschneider The Milwaukee County House of Correction K-9 unit is mourning the loss of retired K9 Phoenix. He suffered from bone cancer and was laid to rest surrounded by family on Dec 13, 2020. K9 Phoenix served on the Unit from 2014-2018. He was trained in finding narcotics and firearms, criminal apprehension, and …

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K9 Milo – Moorhead, Minnesota

1st Handler – 2nd Handler – Officer Brannan Retired Moorhead Police K9 passes away The Moorhead Police Department is mourning the loss of a longtime K9 partner. Officers say Milo passed away unexpectedly this past weekend. He was a retired K9. K9 Milo became part of Moorhead Police Department in 2011, where he was partnered with Officer Lien for 3 …

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K9 Corporal – MWD – Hutchinson, Kansas

Died – 12/11/20 Hutchinson family says goodbye to 17-year-old military service dog A military veteran got the honors she deserved after a life dedicated to serving others. Corporal, a 17-year-old German Shepherd lived though three deployments. Friday, was time for her family to say goodbye, after losing her ability to walk and even stand. Members of the Hutchinson Police Department …

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K9 Rasl – Sacramento International Airport, California

We are saddened by the recent loss of K9 Rasl, who was assigned to the Sacramento International Airport. After a very short diagnosis with an aggressive nasal sarcoma tumor, Rasl crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. Rasl will be remembered as a hero who carried his career with intense focus, drive, and strength. We would like to offer our heartfelt thank …

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