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Handler – officer Patrick Reardon Police mourn death of police dog Erik The Police Department is mourning the death of its retired police dog Erik, who served as the department’s first police dog.Cohasset Police Chief William Quigley said in a Facebook post that Erik, a German shepherd, would have turned 14 years old next week, but died following a brief …

Died 4/1/24 Handler – Officer Eric Palmer Wilmington Police Department Mourns The Passing Of Retired K-9 Officer Ridic The Wilmington Police Department is deeply saddened to announce the passing of retired K-9 Officer Ridic on April 1, 2024. Ridic, who served faithfully alongside his partner, retired Wilmington Police Officer Eric Palmer, peacefully passed away at the age of 14 after …

Bodo, Dennis Police Department’s Beloved Retiree, Passes Away The Dennis Police Department recently announced the sad passing of K9 Bodo, a distinguished and cherished member of their team who served the town of Dennis with unwavering dedication for nearly a decade before retiring in 2020. Bodo, known for his ferocious bark and quirky personality, passed away just shy of his …

Died – 2/24/24 Handler – Officer Al Zoito Retired North Adams K-9 Chuck passed away The North Adams Police Department has announced the passing of retired K-9 Chuck. K-9 Chuck was born in Czechoslovakia and attended training at the Shallow Creek Kennels in Pennsylvania, according to the North Adams Police Department. Chuck served the City of North Adams from 2013 …

Died – 1/27/24 Retired Massachusetts State Police K-9 ‘Logan” passes away “The State Police Association of Massachusetts was saddened to learn of the passing of retired MSP K-9 Logan.Following 6 years of service to the Commonwealth, K-9 Logan medically retired and was able to stay with his partner and family who graciously adopted him, allowing him to enjoy his final …

Adams Retired Police K-9 Kumar Dies Handler – Sergeant Curtis Crane The town’s beloved K-9 Kumar has died. The Police Department posted the news on its Facebook on Tuesday afternoon. “A somber atmosphere has enveloped the officers and handlers as we mourn the loss of a loyal companion, Kumar, our esteemed police K9. Kumar had been an unwavering force in …

Died – 11/8/23 Handler – Officer Jeff Jackson Barnstable Police Mourn Loss Of K9 Rokko The Barnstable Police Department is mourning the loss of a police K9 after the dog died on Wednesday.The Barnstable Police K9 Foundation announced the death of Ptl. Jeff Jackson’s K9 partner Rokko on Wednesday.Rokko’s death was unexpected, as the animal was rushed into emergency surgery …

Boston Police mourning the loss of retired K-9 Dexter The Boston Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired K-9, Dexter. The department paid tribute to Dexter in a social media post on Monday. Dexter served alongside Boston Police officers for more than 7 years, police said. “It is with deep regret that the BPD announces the passing of …

Died – 10/15/23 Handler – Officer Timothy Sullivan Somerville police announce sudden passing of K-9 Lobo The Somerville Police Department has announced the passing of K-9 Lobo.Lobo entered into police service with his handler Officer Timothy Sullivan on December 24, 2015.Upon entering into service, he was trained to track and locate missing persons, search for suspects, and locate evidence. Lobo …

Died – 9/27/23 Handler – Lt. Robert Lubas Salem Mourns Loss Of Retired Police K9 Axel The Salem Police Department shared on Thursday that its members are mourning the loss of retired K9 Axel, who died on Wednesday after previously serving the city for nine years.Axel retired in 2021 to the home of former handler Lt. Robert Lubas and his …