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In Loving Memory of
K9 KANTOR
July 27,2012
Handler: Sgt. John R.Gates
Regional Transit Authority
Ohio
K9 cop dies - 8/14/12
The RTA Police force has lost K-9 team member Kantor, one of RTA's original K-9s. Sgt. John Gates was his handler.
RTA extends condolences to Sgt. John Gates and his family for their loss and other K-9 teams The RTA lost one of its original transit police dogs, and held a memorial service for the fallen K9 Tuesday morning. submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA In Loving Memory of Officer Dulworth and Kilo have been partners since 2010. During their time together, the duo has been responsible In Loving Memory of WEBSITE - http://www.titusville.com/sectionindex.asp?sectionid=7 Titusville K9 Officer Passes Away news@titusvilleherald.com In Loving Memory of "His favorite toy was a purple octopus that squeaked. It's funny because he's supposed to be this "vicious" dog and yet the best thing in the world to him was to run around with this purple octopus that squeaked." Police say that since the start of his work with the K9 Unit, K-9 Koda contributed greatly to the Richmond Police Department's work: the dog made 55 apprehensions and located approximately 25-plus pieces of evidence, including firearms, clothing and items belonging to suspects. He was also certified in smokeless, meaning he was specifically trained to find firearms, shell casings and bullets. Chief Bryan T. Norwood issued a statement about K-9 Koda's dedicated service to the Richmond Police Department: "Koda and Officer Agee are reflective of the high quality of our K-9 Unit," Chief Bryan T. Norwood said. "We will miss the team of Officer Agee and K-9 Koda and their dedication to the K-9 Unit, Richmond Police Department, the city of Richmond and to the law enforcement community." After emergency treatment discovered a terminal illness, K-9 Koda passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 7. K-9 Koda will be recognized during the Department's Salute to Excellence Awards on Aug. 9. Anyone wishing to send cards, donations or learn more about In Loving Memory of  Handler: Capt. Richard Cox
Attalla Police Department
302 6th Ave. NW
Attalla, Alabama 35954
Death of Attalla drug dog leaves void
Attalla Police Department Capt. Richard Cox and drug dog Kori are seen Thursday, September 22, 2011, in Attalla, Ala.
Attalla Police K-9 Kori was an eight-year veteran with the department and her death in April has left a void, especially for her handler, Capt. Richard Cox. Attalla Police Department Capt. Richard Cox and drug dog Kori are seen Thursday, September 22, 2011, in Attalla, Ala. Kori died unexpectedly on April 20 after she became ill during a routine annual drug sweep at Etowah Middle School. She was the only narcotics dog being used by law enforcement in Etowah County. A plaque was presented to Cox, identifying Kori as a devoted officer and partner for her years of service. Cox said she showed that devotion until the last night she was alive. During the search at the school, she began to hold her left hind leg up and started screaming, Cox said. “She wasn’t just howling or barking,” he said. “She was in terrible pain.” He rushed her to the veterinarian and she was taken to Birmingham. It was determined she had a tumor in her bladder and the bladder ruptured. She had to be put down. Before she died, Cox had taken her home and she was in his living room when he saw Cox in uniform, ready to begin his shift. “She tried to get up and go to work,” he said. “She was dedicated to her job.” Pets At Peace in Trussville did cremation at no cost because Kori was a certified police dog. Cox now hopes to replace Kori with another K-9, tested and approved for training as a tracking and drug dog. Kori was a drug dog only. “We have a need here for a drug dog and a tracking dog,” Police Chief Lamont Tucker said. Kori was Cox’s third dog since 1997. She had many successful cases and often sniffed out marijuana in trunks of cars, or packages of methamphetamine or cocaine hidden in strange places. Cox said he knows a new dog will not take Kori’s place, but he is excited to begin training another. He became interested in K-9s used in police work and has been training them since 1991. He has grown accustomed to a K-9 as a partner and can’t imagine anything else. Taking care of a K-9 takes a lot of dedication and is a big responsibility. Kori was like a member of Cox’s family and lived with him. Until last year, Cox paid for her food and vet bills out of his pocket. The city of Attalla began paying those costs last year. Cox will train the new dog and it also will live with him. He hopes to raise some of the cost to replace Kori through donations. The cost for the new dog and the training necessary to become certified is about $4,000, Tucker said. Tucker and Attalla Fire Chief Robert Dillard each kicked off a fund-raising drive Friday by donating $100 each to go toward the cost of a new dog. Anyone who wants to help can make a donation by mail or in person at the Attalla Police Department at 302 Sixth Ave. NW, Attalla, AL 35954. For more information, contact the police department at 256-538-7837. Donation jars have been set up at some local businesses, including the Alabama Power office in Attalla. In Loving Memory of
The New London Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its finest. Kiva, who was the K-9 partner of Officer Chad Stringer (retired), served the department faithfully and with honor for seven years, retiring from active service on July 1, 2008. During Kiva’s tenure, he was best known and recognized for his tracking skills. Kiva had many tracking successes by locating persons who were suffering from Alzheimer’s as well as tracking missing youth and suspects who had committed criminal acts.
K-9 handler Stringer received many letters from appreciative family members for Kiva’s strong tracking abilities. Kiva was a police K-9 who used his teeth, but only when absolutely necessary. Another proud story is one of a man who wanted to entice officers to shoot him by attacking them, a suicide by cop. Kiva was able to successfully subdue the man without serious injury to anyone involved. He was a working patrol dog, but Kiva was also a teacher. He was active in demonstrating his skills to other departments and children throughout the area. One memento children always seemed to be excited to receive was Kiva’s colorful baseball-style card. Kiva, who began his life on November 4, 1999 in Czechoslovakia, was 12 years old when he was laid to final rest. The members of the New London Police Department are proud of and thankful for the work Kiva did for the citizens. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Stringer family, who were able to enjoy and love him as their family pet when this exemplary K-9 officer was off-duty. In Loving Memory of  Handler: Sgt. Tommy Ferrand Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office 12616 Jackson Street Tangipahoa, LA 70465 Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards announces that TPSO K9 Kazon passed away at the age of 15 on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Kazon lived with his handler Sgt. Tommy Ferrand and his family until his death. Kazon's life was celebrated by many. Kazon was among the first full time K9 Units established by Sheriff Edwards in 2004. "Kazon loved to work." Edwards stated. "Kazon remained an active and viable deputy until his retirement a little over one year ago." As a duel-purpose K9, Kazon made many apprehensions, drug detections and narcotics seizures. Sgt. Ferrand says that Kazon was feisty and full of life, however he had a short temper. These characteristics combined, with his love for "lemonhead candies" is what made him an excellent partner. It was only in the end that Kazon wanted affection and would let anyone pet him other than his handler. "Kazon wanted to work even though his body did not allow him to." says Ferrand. Heavy hearts are walking around the TPSO and in the Ferrand household. Even though Sgt. Ferrand knows Kazon is in a better place, he says there is a hole in our hearts that will never be filled again. Kazon, one of the finest K9's of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, will be forever missed. |
In Loving Memory of
K9 KING
February 10, 2012
10900 San Pablo Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
WEBSITE - http://www.el-cerrito.org/index.aspx?nid=135
No memorial events are planned, but condolences from the community are welcome, police said.
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King was purchased by the department after the police employees' association and members of the community raised funds to start the K-9 program. No memorial service is planned, but condolences from the community will be welcomed at the front counter of the Public Safety Building at 10900 San Pablo Avenue.
Rick Hurd covers public safety. Contact him at 925-945-4780 and follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/3rdERH.
In Loving Memory of
K9 KARO
January 20, 2012
Handler: Officer Colby Webster
Catoosa Police Department
208 South Cherokee Street
Catoosa, OK 74015
Phone 918-266-2424 | Fax 918-266-4311
WEBSITE - http://www.catoosapd.com/
Catoosa Police Dog Dies
The Catoosa Police Department is mourning the loss of their K9 Officer Karo. The 2 1/2 year old shepherd K9 died last week from complications of ingesting a fungus. The police department says Karo could have ingested it in stagnant water or on vegetation. It attached to the dog's intestines causing him to bleed to death. Karo had been on the force for 9 months. He is credited with 15 drug seizures valued at more than $7,100. Karo was also active in searching schools for drugs and assisting the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office.
Officer Colby Webster was Karo's handler. He says, "it's like losing a member of the family. He lived with me, we did everything with each other." Karo came to the US from Holland and was trained at Canine Unlimited in Tulsa. Canine Unlimited has offered to pay for half of the fees for a new K9 Officer. Melton Truck Line is going to match their donation. Catoosa Police say they are still about $2,000 short for training and the necessary equipment. They are accepting donations at the Catoosa Small Animal Hospital located at 1901 N. Hwy. 66. The phone number is 918-266-4090.
submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA and Frank Brunetti
In Loving Memory of
K9 KORA
January 2, 2012
Handler: Officer Eric Rocheleau
West Hartford Police Department
103 Raymond Road
West Hartford, CT 06107
860/523-2066 (Office)
Police officers consider K-9 partners members of the force.
So it was with great sadness that the West Hartford Police Department learned one of its own, Kora, a police dog, was being put down Monday. The 11-year-old was retired over the summer, after serving in the Department since 2003 with her handler, Officer Eric Rocheleau, according to Lt. David Dubiel.
Kora had developed cancerous tumors common with old age, and had to be euthanized Monday, Dubiel said. But Kora got one last chance at being a police dog.
Rocheleau took Kora to the vet Monday, and after some tests, was told the best thing for the dog was to put her down.
Before that happened, the officers at the West Hartford Police Department agreed to take Kora
for a final ride in a police cruiser.
"I was met at the vet with my old cruiser, and we were able to give Kora one last ride in her old car,"
Rocheleau told the
on duty and animal control were there to give me support."
Kora also spent one last day at the police department, to give all of the officers a chance to say goodbye.
In her 9 years of service, Kora was responsible for uncovering 205 pounds of marijuana, 458 bags of heroin, 41 grams of cocaine, and 117 arrests. Rocheleau and Kora received a statewide award for their service in 2005.
Kora was a decorated police dog. She received a merit award for her performance during a 2003 robbery in Bloomfield. The dog found the robbers in the woods, and Kora got a suspect who tried to run away by the arm. She was also instrumental in solving several other cases.
Kora was the fourth West Hartford K-9 dog to retire. The police department threw a party in her honor on her last day.
Kora's body has been cremated. Rocheleau said Inserv, a Manchester company, donated cremation services and a wooden urn.
submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA