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Died 11/3/22 Handler – Sergeant Atchley Retired Pigeon Forge K-9 officer dies It is with a heavy heart that the Pigeon Forge Police Department announce the passing of Retired K9 Freek on the morning of November 3, 2022. Sergeant Atchley and Freek partnered for 9 years until Freek’s retirement in 2021, at which time Freek spent the remainder of his …

Died 8/24/22 Retired K-9 found dead after escaping transport vehicle in Sevier County A retired K-9 was found dead Wednesday morning after escaping more than a week ago from his kennel inside a transport vehicle .According to the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, an animal transport company was making a cross-country trip from New Jersey to California when it made an …

Died – 8/5/22 Handler – Sgt. Justin Armstrong Sevierville police mourn the loss of retired K-9 Officials with the Sevierville Police Department announced the death of one of their retired K-9s Friday. K-9 Boris started with the department in July of 2015 and retired in December of 2020. He was a tracker, helping find people and fugitives for the SPD.“In …

Handler – Deputy Kelley Potter Montgomey Co. K9 Passes Away The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one special member of the force today, as Police Service Dog Sabre passed away due to non-duty-related medical complications. He was 7 years old.Sabre, a German Shepherd, was partnered with Deputy Kelley Potter since November 2017. The sheriff’s office said …

Died – 3/3/22 Handler – Sergeant Shane Davis Retired Memphis Police K-9 dies Memphis police are mourning the loss of one of their furry officers. Retired K-9 named Chico passed away on March 3. MPD says Chico started his K-9 career in 2008 where he worked in the Organized Crime Unit. Shortly after entering service, Chico was re-assigned to the …

Died – 3/2/22 Humphreys County K-9 officer dies inside car after fire starts A Humphreys County K-9 officer died in the car of a Humphreys County Deputy Sheriff after a fire started in the vehicle. According to Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis, the Deputy Sheriff went into the Humphreys County Courthouse Wednesday morning and left the car running for the …

Died – 12/27/21 Handlers – Missy and Marvin Carter  The Union County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their K-9 officers. K-9 Quannah passed away Monday morning from serious medical issues that stemmed from an earlier infection. He was 9 years old. Quannah’s handlers Missy and Marvin Carter said he assisted on countless searches with departments all …

1st Handler- Detective Bo Davis 2nd Handler- Detective Mike Hoekstra 3rd Handler – Detective Mark Gregory Rutherford County K-9 Balu remembered as faithful partner Retired Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Balu was remembered as a detective’s best friend after providing eight years of crime fighting service. “He was a great partner,” Detective Mark Gregory said of Balu who died last …

Died 8/19/21 Handler – Officer Tyler Edwards Springfield police K-9 Axel dies at age 5 Springfield police K-9 Axel has died at the age of five, the department announced Wednesday night. In a statement, the Springfield Police Department said Axel had experienced a blockage that caused internal damage. He passed away on Aug. 19. “He is more than a dog, …

Johnson City Police Department announces passing of K9 named Rhino It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of JCPD K9 Rhino due to complications associated with old age and a life well loved and lived. Rhino was 12.5 years old and served the Johnson City Police Department with distinction until 2018 when he retired to the …