Monthly Archives: August 2022

K9 Boris – Sevierville , Tennessee

Died – 8/5/22 Handler – Sgt. Justin Armstrong Sevierville police mourn the loss of retired K-9 Officials with the Sevierville Police Department announced the death of one of their retired K-9s Friday. K-9 Boris started with the department in July of 2015 and retired in December of 2020. He was a tracker, helping find people and fugitives for the SPD.“In …

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K9 Jax – Garfield Heights, Ohio

Died – 8/5/22 Handler – Sergeant Marc Smith Garfield Heights Police mourn passing of retired K-9 Jax The Garfield Heights Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired K-9 Jax, who crossed over the rainbow bridge on Aug. 5 K-9 Jax attended the six-week-long K-9 academy at Von Der Haus Gill in Wapakoneta in the spring of 2013.He …

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K9 Bear – Somerset, England

Sadness as Bristol police dog Bear dies Avon and Somerset Police have announced the death of a beloved police dog. Bear was handled between 2012-2018, and mainly served in the Bristol area. From 2019, Bear retired to a caring family, who looked after him until his passing. As a working dog, Bear was a part of a GP & TFSD …

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K9 Rocco – Lower Allen, Pennsylvania

Handler – Cpl. Michael Scarlato Lower Allen Police announce the passing of K9 officer Rocco The Lower Allen Township Police Department on Thursday announced the passing of one of its former K9 officers, Rocco. The dog was euthanized after a veterinary exam revealed he was suffering from advanced cancer, the police department said. Rocco retired from service in 2020 after …

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K9 Max – Lake Wales, Florida

Died – 8/3/22 Handler – Officer Jared Joyner Lake Wales police K9 killed by “violent suspect” A Lake Wales K-9 was killed in a neighborhood where an officer-involved shooting took place. Police said the shooting occurred Wednesday morning, adding that K-9 Max “was murdered by a violent suspect.” That suspect, described as a convicted felon, was shot and killed by …

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