Died – 2/19/24
Handler – Officer Bill May
The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of K9 Blaze on 2/19/24 who was partnered with Officer Bill May with the Hamden Police Department. K9 Blaze died while in service due to cancer. K9 Blaze was certified in Patrol and Narcotics. Officer May and K9 Blaze joined the C.P.W.D.A. on 1/26/15 and became Life Time Members on 2/1/16 . CPWDA sends our thoughts and prayers to Officer Bill May, his family, and the entire Hamden Police Department and friends during this difficult time. K9 Blaze we will miss you and we thank you for your service to Hamden, Connecticut. K9 Blaze R.I.P.