Tag Archives: GA

Died 2/28/22 Handler – Deputy Williams Floyd County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of K9 Snickers It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of Deputy K9 Snickers, EOW 2-28-2022. Snickers was born on February 1, 2012 in Florida. He was assigned to Deputy Williams in 2013 and was with him throughout his career. Since coming …

Handler – Deputy Gooch Cobb County Sheriff’s Office mourns death of retired K9 Deputy Gracie The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of a retired K9 officer. Officials announced the passing of retired K9 Deputy Gracie on Facebook over the weekend. Gracie was born in 2006 and served six years with the U.S. Marine Corps working as an explosive detection …

Handler – Ofc. Halladay  Duluth Police Department mourning the death of retired K9 Duko The Duluth Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K9 Officer Duko. The department announced the K9’s death Thursday night with a Facebook post and a picture of K9 officer Duko and his handler, Officer Halladay. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the …

Died 12/20/21 Handler – Officer Paula Bishop Just after 10:00 this morning, retired K9 officer Ava passed away peacefully at home in her own bed surrounded by all of her family.  Ava was born on August 31 2007 making her 14 years old. Ava was partnered with Officer/handler Bishop before he deployed on military duty. Officer/handler Paula and K9 Ava …

Handler – Officer Byung Kang K9 Officer Blue was trained to detect explosive devices and is credited with saving lives daily, including her owner’s. A beloved K9 has been laid to rest Tuesday in a full honor guard memorial service Tuesday in Bethlehem, Georgia. K9 Officer Blue and her handler Officer Byung “BK” Kang served more than 300 combat missions …

Handler – Deputy Jimmy Coward  Laurens County Sheriff’s Office mourns passing of K-9 Deputy Red Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of their K-9, Deputy Red. Red’s handler was Deputy Jimmy Coward and the beloved pooch served with the Sheriff’s Office for many years. According to Sheriff Larry Dean, the dog was battling health issues. In honor of …

Died – 11/14/21 Handler – Sgt. Earl Hanners  Beloved retired K9 dies after long career with Fayette County sheriff’s office The Fayette County sheriff’s office is mourning the death of a beloved member of it’s family. K9 Kai, who retired last year, died Sunday night at the home of his longtime partner retired Sgt. Earl Hanners. Kai joined the Fayette …

Died – 10/14/21 Handler – Officer Anthony Martin Pali came into my home on June 28, 2013 when he became a Hinesville K9 Police Officer. He was the replacement K9 for K9 Officer Brad and had huge paws to fill. Pali was intelligent, brave and LOVED to go to work. He was a dual-purpose K9 Officer used for both patrol …

Died – 10/8/21 Handler – Deputy David Tompkins  Glascock County Sheriff’s Office announces death of K9 Duro It is with heavy hearts Glascock County Sheriff’s Office announces the death of their K9 Duro. K-9 Duro joined the Glascock County Sheriff’s Office in July of 2018. NNDDA Certified Duro was partnered with Deputy David Tompkins and was a deputy equivalent to …

Died – 10/6/21 Handler – Officer Johnson Cobb County K9 dies after 7 years of service A Cobb County K9 has died from a “medical issue.” K9 Axle joined the Cobb County Police Department in January 2014 and served on a narcotics unit with Officer Johnson. Officials say Axle died Wednesday morning. The police department said that Axle was deployed …