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Died 2/2/23 Handler – Trooper Mark A. Castiglione Jr. NYS Police K9 Amber passes away unexpectedly It is with deep regret that the New York State Police announces the unexpected death of K9 Amber.K9 Amber passed away on February 2, 2023, at the age of 5. She joined the New York State Police on June 20, 2019, and was assigned …

Handler – Sgt. Wagner The Albion Police Department announced today that Rex, the department’s retired K9, has passed away.Rex teamed with officer Robert Wagner from 2015 until Rex retired on Dec. 29, 2019. Wagner was recently promoted to sergeant with the Albion PD.“Rex had many accomplishments in his career and was certified in tracking, patrol and advanced narcotics detection,” the …

Handler – Officer John Kujawa The Buffalo Police Department announced Monday the passing of retired K-9, Destro.Destro was born on Sept. 27, 2011, and officially began his work with the department on Sept. 21, 2012.Destro and his K-9 handler John Kujawa retired together on June 22, 2019.

Died 12/1/22 Handler – Trooper Kevin P. Connors Rest in Peace, “Lynde,” New York State Police K9 It is with deep regret that the New York State Police announces the death of K9 Lynde (retired).K9 “Lynde” passed away on December 1, 2022, at the age of 11. K9 Lynde began training with her handler, Trooper Kevin P. Conners, Troop D …

Handler – Officer Sherry Town of Hamburg retired police K9 passes away The Town of Hamburg Police Department announced Thursday the death of its retired Police K9, Danio. Danio assisted the department with drug searches and tracks for missing persons. He also acted as a community policing ambassador for events, tours, and citizen engagements. Danio served many years with the …

Handler – Trooper Brennan Keeler Juna, NYSP bomb-tracking dog, dies at 11

Died – 9/15/22 Handler – Sergeant Craig Belcher Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, K-9 Ciro passed away A K-9 who served Central New York for more than eight years passed away at the age of 13.The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office says K-9 Ciro passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Ciro’s handler was Sergeant Craig Belcher, and Ciro worked beside him …

Died – 9/7/22 Handler – Brad O’Keefe Earl the military bomb-sniffing dog laid to rest in Palmyra Earl was a bomb-sniffing dog who helped find enemy explosive devices in Afghanistan, protecting our troops. The 15-year-old Labrador had a final procession down Route 31 in the Village of Palmyra Wednesday, before being put to rest. Earl was alongside his Marine Corps …

Died 8/28/22 Handler – Captain John Kerwick It is with deep regret that I announce the passing of retired MTA PD Canine “Seabee”, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Captain John Kerwick, of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. On the morning of August 28, 2022, Seabee passed away at home with John from natural causes. Seabee joined …

Handler – Officer Cory Wagner Mickey, Retired Police K9 In Hoosick Falls, To Be Euthanized Following Cancer Battle The law enforcement community is mourning the loss of a beloved police K9 from the Capital District who will be euthanized following a battle with cancer.In Rensselaer County, the Hoosick Falls Police Department announced that its retired K9, Mickey, will be euthanized …