Monthly Archives: December 2020

K9 Ace – Pasco County, Florida

Handler – Cpl. Joe Liddick Pasco Sheriff’s Office pays respects to retired police dog The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office said goodbye to a former police dog that died this month. Retired K9 Ace partnered with Cpl. Joe Liddick during his eight-year run with the department from 2008 to 2016. “K9 Ace will be truly missed,” the Sheriff’s Office wrote in …

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K9 Ali – Weymouth, Massachusetts

Died – 12/6/6/20 Handler – Captain Dave Phillips Weymouth police mourn K9 officer The Weymouth Police Department announced the passing of one of their K-9 officers Monday. K9 Officer Ali died Sunday, he was 12 years old. His partner Captain Dave Phillips said, “For over 11 years, K-9 Ali was a faithful partner and companion. He will truly be missed.” …

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K9 Kaliber – United States Forest Service

Died 12/5/20 Handler – Officer Don Denison The United States Forest Service is mourning the loss of one of their own, Retired K9 Kaliber. Kaliber passed away at home in his handler’s arms on December 5, 2020. Kaliber selflessly served with USFS from 2009 to 2019. He was responsible for finding narcotics, as well as bad guys. For 10 years …

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K9 Fips – Streator, Illinois

Died – 12/5/20 Handler – Aaron Smith It is with the heaviest of hearts that the Streator Police Department announce that our K9 Fips has crossed over the rainbow bridge Saturday. Fips was an outstanding K9 for this Department, and will always be remembered for the exceptional work that he did. He spent the better part of 9 years with …

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K9 Huub – Paducah, Kentucky

Died – 12/5/20 Handler – Sgt. Shawn Craven The Paducah Police Department announced that retired K-9 Huub passed away at his handler’s home on Saturday evening, December 5. Huub joined the Paducah Police force in 2013 and retired in April 2020. His handler was Sgt. Shawn Craven. According to the police department, K-9 Huub had a productive crime fighting career. …

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K9 Vargo – Rio Grande, Ohio

Died – 12/5/20 Handler – Ptl. Harrison It is with very heavy hearts that we report to you that on Saturday December 5, 2020 retired K-9 Vargo (Village of Rio Grande Police Department, Ohio) passed away due to medical issues. Ptl. Harrison and his family are in our thoughts and prayers. R.I.P. K9 Vargo, we thank you for your service …

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K9 Tosca – U.S. Coast Guard

Died 12/5/20 Handler – Officer Nick Beane Please keep Officer Nick Beane and the Beane family in your thoughts and prayers as they prepare to say goodbye to their beloved K9 Tosca Saturday. Retired K9 Chief Tosca is a decorated member of the US Coastguard MRST. “I always knew this day would come but never knew it would be this …

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K9 Storm – Monson, Massachusetts

Died 12/4/20 Handler – Officer David Rondeau The Monson Police Department is mourning a retired K9 that passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020. The police department announced the passing of retired K9 Storm in a Facebook post early Tuesday evening. K9 Storm, a German Shepherd from the Czech Republic, passed away peacefully by his handler’s side. The police dog …

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K9 Promise – Enfield, Connecticut

Died 12/3/20 Handler – Officer Brian Croteau CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Promise with the Enfield Police Department. K9 Promise served with his handler, Officer Brian Croteau, from 2007-2016. K9 Promise had a successful 9 years on the road in the Town of Enfield combating the drug trade. K9 Promise was responsible in locating numerous amounts …

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K9 Myk – Vernon, Wisconsin

Died – 12/2/20 Handler – Deputy Mark Bellacero Vernon County mourns death of beloved sheriff deputy K-9 Myk Vernon County Sheriff John Spears expressed sadness Wednesday in reporting the untimely death of 10-year-old K-9 Myk. “We extend our most deepest sympathy to Myk’s handler, Deputy Mark Bellacero,” Spears said in statement on the sheriff department’s Facebook page Wednesday. A message …

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