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Died – 2/19/23 Police dog killed during detainment of burglary suspect The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office announced that one of its police dogs, Duke, was killed during the detainment of a suspect Sunday.Duke died while attempting to apprehend a burglary suspect, the sheriff’s office said. The suspect is currently in custody, but more details are unavailable in order to …

Died 12/22/22 Police dog dies during deputy shootout with barricaded suspect in Gardena A police dog died Thursday after being shot during a confrontation in Gardena with a barricaded suspect who was also shot and killed, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The Gardena Police Department requested the Sheriff’s Department’s help with a person suspected of assault with …

Handler – Officer T. Gratny Rest In Peace K9 Argo It is with our deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of the Santa Clara Police Department’s K9, Argo. Argo was a phenomenal K9 and even better partner to Officer T. Gratny. Argo served the City of Santa Clara for 6 years as a Patrol and Narcotics Detection K9. Over …

Died – 12/21/22 Handler – Officer Donna Anthieny Blue farewell for K9 Bravo Turlock Police K9 Bravo, who was instrumental in hundreds of apprehensions, searches and spreading some goodwill, died unexpectedly Wednesday, the Turlock Police Department reported. “K9 Bravo passed away unexpectedly while at home with his family. It was determined Bravo had suffered an acute medical emergency,” the Turlock …

Handler – Corporal Martinez Santa Ana police dog dies of cancer The Police Department announced the passing of K-9 Aslan on Tuesday evening. Aslan was a member of the force for six years, partnering with Corporal S. Martinez, the Police Department said.The Police Department would regularly update the public on Aslan’s exploits and outfits. In 2018, Aslan was credited in …

Coos County Sheriff’s Officer mourns the loss of his K9 partner, Raven A police K9 for Coos County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) died this week, CCSO says that K9 Raven became sick and was rushed to the vet, but unfortunately, he did not make it. Raven’s handler Jon says that Raven was “perfect”, and he couldn’t have asked for a better …

Died – 10/7/22 Handler – Corporal Ryan Girard San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department dog dies A dog that served with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for a decade died on Friday. The Sheriff’s Department described the dog, a female bloodhound named Dare, as a trailblazer of the force who “pioneered” the department’s K9 program.Dare was a scent and tracking …

Died – 9/12/22 Handler – Deceased – Officer Keven Tonn The retired K9 partner the Galt police officer killed in the line of duty in 2013 has now died. K9 Yaro was Officer Kevin Tonn’s partner. Tonn was killed while responding to a burglary call back on Jan. 15, 2013. The suspect fired one shot at the 35-year-old officer, then …

Died – 8/18/22 KCSO mourning death of K-9 Hannes The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its own after announcing the death of K-9 Hannes on Thursday after a shooting investigation in Lamont.KCSO said a deputy and K-9 Hannes were searching for two people involved in a shooting.One man was taken into custody and KCSO …

Died 7/10/22 Handler – Officer Matt Vincent Fresno police K9 Turbo passes away The Fresno Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its retired K9 officers. On Sunday, the department announced that K9 Turbo had passed away on Friday, June 24. Following Turbo’s passing, officers and their K9 partners lined up outside of a local animal hospital to …