Tag Archives: TN

Died 5/19/21 Handler – Officer James Anderson Memphis Police mourn death of retired K-9 officer “Turbo” Memphis Police are mourning the death of a beloved retired K-9 partner. According to a Facebook Post, MPD said “Turbo” died peacefully in his sleep May 19, 2021. Turbo had been a partner for Officer James Anderson. MPD said Turbo joined the department in …

Died – 4/29/21 Handler – Deputy Tommy Cowden The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office said that K-9 Cross died Thursday. He would often demonstrate his skills for children, alongside his handler. The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office announced that one of their K-9 units died Thursday, a dog named Cross. They said that K-9 unit Cross was often seen with his handler, …

Died 4/13/21 Handler – Officer Henderson K9 who served Germantown Police Department dies suddenly Dogs are ‘man’s best friend,’ and they also can make a huge impact for law enforcement officers. Tuesday, Germantown Police are mourning the loss of K9 Jinx. She died due to a sudden terminal neurological illness. According to the Germantown Police Department, Jinx served the department …

Died 3/29/21 Handler – Officer Robert Heathcock IV The Selmer Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, four year old K9 Bishop. On Monday evening K9 Bishop, was shot and killed just outside of Selmer, TN. Both the Selmer Police Department and McNairy County Sheriffs Department have confirmed he was shot multiple times by a neighbor …

Died – 12/15/20 Handler – Matthew McCamey It is with heavy and saddened hearts that we announce the passing of K9 Sig. He passed this morning at the vet’s office from complications of the brain tumor found last week. Please keep his handler Matthew McCamey and his family in your prayers. We will continue with the Drive-Thru Retirement for Duke …

Died – 11/18/20 Handler – Officer Darby K9 Sjaak dies after being shot 3 times It is with a heavy heart that the La Vergne Police Department announces K9 Sjaak has passed away. Sjaak (pron: Jacques) underwent surgery Wednesday evening but did not survive the operation. “Our hearts are broken,” says Interim Chief Chip Davis. “Our K9s are members of …

Handler – Deputy Skip Kindig The service of a Blount County Sheriff’s Office K-9 has come to an end with the passing of Luna, a German shorthaired pointer. Sheriff James Berrong announced Friday via a Facebook post that the dog died after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer days earlier. Luna had served with BCSO since 2017 and …

Died 8/3/20 Handler – Officer Justin Whaley . K9 Karma was a member of the Hamilton County Tennessee K9 Unit and was partnered with handler Justin Whaley. K9 Karma was a search dog for the Hamilton County Special Teams and Rescue Services (STARS) and was struck by a car and killed after helping in the search for a missing autistic …

Died 7/20/20 Handler – Lt. Jason Bates Gauge, VUPD’s first K-9 officer, has died Gauge, the first recruit and longest-serving officer in Vanderbilt University Police Department’s K-9 program, died July 20. He was 14 and a half. An explosives detection dog, Gauge served VUPD for 10 years and was elevated to the rank of corporal. He was retired from the …

Died – 4/21/20 K9 Kona served his community with the Alcoa Police Department and had enjoyed his past 5 years retirement. His last moments were spent surrounded by his friends and family. Thank you K9 Kona for your service and dedication.