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Died – 4/12/24 Handler – Deputy John Forlenza Dax, Lake County, Illinois Sheriff’s K-9 officer, dies 2 days after retirement K-9 Dax, a longtime veteran of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office who was recently retired from active duty due to an injury, died Friday morning, according to officials.Starting his career in the spring of 2015, K-9 Dax attended a retirement …

Handler – Lt. Michael Wilgosiewicz Kane County explosive detection K9 passes away A Kane County police dog has died.A news release from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office says that K9 Arko, who retired on March 1, died peacefully with his handler and other members of the k9 community.Arko had been with the department since 2016 and was imported from Hungary. …

Died 2/28/24 Handler – Cpl. Alan Thibeault Police K9 Bane Euthanized The Prospect Heights Police Dept. and handler, retired Cpl. Alan Thibeault, said goodbye to retired K9 Bane on Feb. 28.Bane started his career with the department in 2015 and retired in 2020. He was the first K9 in the department’s history. He logged hundreds of deployments and assisted in …

Died – 2/19/24 Handler – Officer Michael DeMarco Chicago police are mourning the loss of two K9 officers who died in less than a month.According to Chicago police, K9 officer Lun died suddenly while on duty on Monday and K9 officer Max died on Sunday, Jan. 28, following an illness.Officers paid tribute to the two fallen K9s in a social …

Handler – officer Dustin Duncan SALEM PD MOURNS LOSS OF RETIRED K-9 The Salem Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired K-9 Freddy.K-9 Freddy served the City of Salem and the surrounding area for nearly 7 years from 2015-2022.Salem PD says in an online post that throughout his career K-9 Freddy was an invaluable member of the …

Died 1/28/24 Handler – Officer Vargas Rockford Police K9 shot and killed, man injured during domestic call A domestic call ended in tragedy after one of Rockford Illinois Police Department’s K9 officers was killed in the line of duty. K9 Officer Nyx was fatally shot while protecting her handler on Sunday afternoon, according to officials. The incident initially happened on …

Died 1/28/24 Handler – Officer Al Hadac Chicago police are mourning the loss of two K9 officers who died in less than a month.According to Chicago police, K9 officer Lun died suddenly while on duty on Monday and K9 officer Max died on Sunday, Jan. 28, following an illness.Officers paid tribute to the two fallen K9s in a social media …

Died 1/13/24 Handler – Officer Bob Bell Lake Villa police are mourning the loss of a K9 officer who the department says unexpectedly.K9 Atticus was an 8-year-old German Shepherd who served with Lake Villa police since June of 2018. Partnered with Officer Bob Bell, K9 Atticus’ duties included narcotics detection, tracking, building and article searches, and handler protection. K9 Atticus …

Handler – Deputy Austin Griggs Peoria County deputy says goodbye to K-9 partner A Peoria County sheriff’s deputy said a final goodbye to his four-legged partner.The sheriff’s office says deputy Austin Griggs said goodbye to K-9 Tim, best friend and work partner for seven years.Tim retired in 2021.Tim Vom Sankt Georg was born on March 27, 2012, and joined the …

Handler – Bill Bogdala Winthrop Harbor police canine dies of medical emergency after recently retiring Authorities are mourning the loss of a Winthrop Harbor police canine who died after suffering a medical emergency following his recent retirement from the department.The Winthrop Harbor Police Department said Thursday they were saddened to announce the death of retired canine Hondo.Hondo served the village …