Monthly Archives: March 2022

K9 Ruger – Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cheyenne Police Mourn Retired Police Dog We are heartbroken to announce the passing of retired K9 Ruger. After seven years of service to the City of Cheyenne, he retired from the CPD in 2019 and then enjoyed life as a “happy couch potato” after being adopted into his handler’s family. During his career, K9 Ruger assisted our patrol division with …

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K9 Drake – New Milford, Connecticut

Died 3/5/22 Handler – Officer Mark Williams The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of K9 Drake on 3/5/22 who was partnered with Officer Mark Williams with the New Milford Police Department. Officer Williams and K9 Drake joined the C.P.W.D.A. on 11/19/12 and were members until his passing. Drake had recently retired from active …

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K9 Simba – Mumbai, India

Died – 3/4/22 Simba The Bomb Detection Dog Gets A Hero’s Farewell, Cremated With Three-gun Salute Simba, a key member of city police’s bomb detection and disposal squad (BDDS) died on Friday due to an illness.

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K9 Loki – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Handlers- Officer Ridenour and Sergeant Merrell Farewell to retired City Police K9 Loki With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of retired K9 Loki. K9 Loki had a successful career with two handlers, Officer Ridenour and Sergeant Merrell. After retirement, K9 Loki enjoyed life as part of the Ridenour family. To K9 Loki, thank you for your loyalty, dependability, and …

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K9 Valor – Monroe County, New York

Handler – Sergeant Shawn Edwards Beloved Monroe County K9 Dies After Years of Service The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of retired police dog Valor. Valor served Monroe County for a number of years under the partnership of his handler Sergeant Shawn Edwards. The retired K-9 was recognized Thursday for his work and fight against narcotics in the …

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K9 Bear – Georgia Southern University, Georgia

A Georgia Southern Police Department hero has died. K9 Bear served as an explosive detector for the Armstrong campus. He had recently retired from Georgia Southern in July of 2021 after four years at the department. Eleven-year-old Bear was also a military veteran.

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K9 Chico – Memphis, Tennessee

Died – 3/3/22 Handler – Sergeant Shane Davis Retired Memphis Police K-9 dies Memphis police are mourning the loss of one of their furry officers. Retired K-9 named Chico passed away on March 3. MPD says Chico started his K-9 career in 2008 where he worked in the Organized Crime Unit. Shortly after entering service, Chico was re-assigned to the …

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K9 Ciro – Humphreys County, Tennessee

Died – 3/2/22 Humphreys County K-9 officer dies inside car after fire starts A Humphreys County K-9 officer died in the car of a Humphreys County Deputy Sheriff after a fire started in the vehicle. According to Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis, the Deputy Sheriff went into the Humphreys County Courthouse Wednesday morning and left the car running for the …

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K9 Aramis – Sanford, Florida

Handler – Officer Hector Rosado Retired Sanford police K-9 Aramis passes away The Sanford Police Department announced that K-9 Aramis has passed away. Aramis served the City of Sanford for 8 years. He retired in October 2018. “Our deepest condolences to K-9 Handler Hector Rosado on the loss of a partner, friend and family member,” the department wrote in a …

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K9 Ace – Seymour, Indiana

Former Seymour police K9 dies The Seymour Police Department (SPD) announced Tuesday that a K9 officer that previously worked there has passed. Ace has been retired from SPD for the past few years because of health complications. Prior to his retirement, the police dog served the department and community with pride, consistently displaying the utmost tenacity and courage. He was …

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