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Died 2/20/23 Handler – Sergeant Nathan DeBoer Former Rock Co. K-9 dies after lymphoma diagnosis The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is saying goodbye to a retired K-9 after she passed away Monday following a diagnosis of Lymphoma.K-9 Sasha started her career in August 2013 and mostly worked with the Patrol Bureau, according to the sheriff’s office. She was assigned to …

Handler – officer Brad Kohn Retired Kennewick K9 dies. He was credited with catching 250 suspects A retired Kennewick police dog credited with catching 250 suspected criminals died last week, according to the Kennewick Police Department. Axel, a German shepherd, retired after eight years with the Kennewick police at the end of 2019 when his handler and certified K9 instructor …

Handler – Sgt. Eric Giese K9 Officer Ares of Mount Pleasant Police Department dies The Mount Pleasant Police Department K9 Unit announced on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, the death of K9 Officer Ares. The Belgian Malinois served the Village of Mount Pleasant alongside Sgt. Eric Giese as team on the K9 Unit.Officer Ares began his career with the Village of …

Handler – Captain Kowalski Marquette Co. Sheriff’s Office mourns the death of K-9 Axel The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of their beloved K-9, Axel. Axel worked with Marquette County for over 10 years, starting in October 2011. Axel met Captain Kowalski first met several months later in July 2011. Axel and Kowalski worked together from then …

Died – 9/4/22 Handler – Officer Rick Helm New Berlin police K-9 dies from ‘unforeseen medical emergency’ The New Berlin Police Department has announced the death of a K-9 officer. K-9 Askan suffered an unforeseen medical emergency and died on Sunday, Sept. 4. He was 9 years old.Askan was trained in drug detection and suspect apprehension. He began his career …

Died – 7/24/22 Handler – Capt. Cherise Caradine UWPD mourns death of “#1 Dog in the State” K9 Casey The UW-Madison Police Department bid farewell to one of their own.K9 officer Casey, who was with the department for over a decade, died Sunday, officials announced. Casey had spent the last five years in retirement with Capt. Cherise Caradine and her …

Died – 7/19/22 Handler – Sgt. Drew Severson Janesville Police K9 dies of cancer A Janesville K9 officer passed away Tuesday night after being diagnosed with melanoma cancer. According to Janesville Police Department Chief David Moore, K9 Fred served with the department since November 2015 and provided assistance on many criminal apprehensions and drug seizures. “Over the last few years, …

Died – 4/14/22 Handler – Officer Kipp Harris The relationship between man and dog has been very well documented throughout history. Now, take that connection and add in a 24-hour, seven days a week relationship that is bonded by trust, danger, duty and family ties, and the relationship finds a whole new meaning. Amery officer Kipp Harris is learning how …

Died – 3/27/22 Retired Columbia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies A Columbia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 died Sunday, the department said. K-9 Maverick was 11 years old. He retired from the Sheriff’s Office in 2017.“For the ones that had met Maverick you know that he was the most gentle and loving dog ever.

Died – 3/23/22 Handler – Officer Sarah Boespflug Madison PD mourns loss of retired K-9 Falko The Madison Police Department is mourning the loss of former K-9 Falko Thursday night. In a tweet, the department wrote that the 10-year-old Falko died Wednesday. Falko worked with MPD for eight years before retiring. Falko aided in various operations, including looking for wanted …