Died 12/2/20 Handler – Deputy Zaugg Handler – Deputy Terry It is with great sadness WCSO shares the passing of K9 Chase. Chase passed away on December 2, 2020 due to an unexpected medical emergency. During Chase’s career he partnered with Deputy Zaugg and Deputy Terry and served the community of Washington County from 2015 – 2020 as a patrol …
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K9 Train – Pequea Township, Pennsylvania
Handler – Officer Carter It is with profound sadness that the Pequea Township Police Department announces the passing of retired K9 Officer Train. Train began his police career at the then Southern Regional PD in 2009 and had a successful 7 year career retiring In 2016. He went on to enjoy retired life with his handler, Officer Carter, and her …
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Died – 11/29/20 Handler – Cpl. Akilah Lacey The Pocatello Police Department is mourning the unexpected death of K9 Bart. Bart passed away peacefully from natural causes on Sunday while on-duty, according to police. Bart started on the force in April 2015. Cpl. Akilah Lacey has been his handler for Bart’s entire career. Bart was a highly trained Narcotics and …
Read More »K9 Buster – University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Died – 11/29/20 Handler – Officer Darrell Johnson Whether sniffing around at community events or energetically making his rounds at UNLV Police Services, Buster, the department’s beloved police dog, knew how to win people over. Customarily, the 8-year-old springer spaniel would arrive at police headquarters, sprint into each office and “just greet everybody,” lightening the mood, Lt. Paul Velez said …
Read More »K9 Knight – Plymouth, Minnesota
Died 11/25/20 Handler – Officer Steve Larson Plymouth Police Mourn Loss Of K-9 Officer Plymouth police are mourning the loss of a K-9 officer. Knight, a nine-year veteran of the department, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday. A viewer told WCCO she saw about two dozen squad cars outside of the Plymouth animal hospital where Knight was being treated Wednesday afternoon. Police …
Read More »K9 Fitz – Kelowna, Canada
Died – 11/25/20 Police dog dies One of the Central Okanagan RCMP police dogs has died from cancer. Police say seven-year-old Fitz started showing symptoms of illness and was taken to the vet, where he was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. The dog died Wednesday night. Fitz started working for the RCMP in 2015. The dog was involved in searches …
Read More »K9 Ziggy – Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow police dog Ziggy dies after years of service A long-serving member of both Strathclyde Police and Police Scotland’s canine squads, Ziggy’s death was announced on Twitter Wednesday. He retired from service in August after joining the ranks in 2009. We are saddened to hear of the passing of PD [police dog] Ziggy. Ziggy served with Strathclyde and Police Scotland …
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K9 Ajax – Queensland, Australia
Handler – Sergeant Craig Law It is with great sadness that we confirm the recent passing of retired Police Dog Ajax. PD Ajax was a valuable member of the Sunshine Coast Dog Squad, beginning his service in the unit in September 2012. He was medically retired in 2018 and spent his remaining time with his handler and Officer-in-Charge, Sergeant Craig …
Read More »K9 Gracy – Koraput, India
Koraput Police Dog Gracy who served for 9 years passes away
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