In Loving Memory of
K9 ASTOV ( MWD )
March 14, 2014
Handler: SSgt. Parks
MWD Astov (T546) passed away on his 3rd birthday due to medical problems.
In Loving Memory of
K9 ANNIE
August 2014
Handler?
Honolulu Police Department
801 So. Beretania St.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
WEBSITE - http://honolulupd.org/
Within months, both of the Honolulu Police Department's bloodhounds had died. Annie, the long-time K-9, who helped track
dozens of missing people was diagnosed with cancer and forced to retire in 2011. Her replacement, Bella, a young, smaller
bloodhound was donated to replace Annie and was just starting to become a dependable scent dog. But in April, she got an
infection in her paw and died suddenly. "She worked her heart out to make us happy and to see her go like that was a really
sad thing," said Sgt. Greg Obara of the department's Canine Unit. Then in August, Annie died.
While the losses hit the officers in the Canine Unit hard, it also left Honolulu without a bloodhound capable of scent discrimination tracking. "They can tell the difference between where you've walked and where I've walked and if they need to find you they
will follow your trail and not be distracted by my trail," explains Obara. HPD has dogs that can find drugs, explosives,
or help make arrests. Jeton, a 4-year old Belgian Malanois, is one of the best when it comes to suspect apprehension,
but the department still needs a bloodhound.
"These dogs are used for missing hikers, elderly people who go lost as well as missing children," says Sam Aiona, a board member
for the Friends of the Missing Child Center Hawaii, "We really need bloodhounds and we don't have them on Oahu." Each
cost about $9,000 and it isn't in HPD's budget. The organization held a fundraiser last Thursday. Live and silent auctions
brought in about $30,000. "People have been very generous, we've been lucky over the years," says Charlene Takeno, also
with the group. Adding to that, two private donors also made hefty contributions.
Joyce Jeffers, whose husband was a canine officer years ago, and Sherry Takaki, who was an HPD dispatcher. There is
now enough money to buy bloodhounds for Honolulu, Maui and Hawaii Police. Plus, another Belgium Malinois for HPD.
"It's coming from my heart," says Takaki, "I love animals and I'm doing something for a job that I love.""We couldn't
have done it earlier in our life," says Jeffers, "But we can now so I'd rather do it now while we're here." The dogs are
trained on the mainland and are expected to be in Hawaii, ready to work, by early next year.
HPD loses both K-9 bloodhounds, donations needed.
More info needed---submitted by J. Cortina
In Loving Memory of
K9 ASKO
June, 2014
Handler: Corporal Hennessey
Casselberry Police Dept.
195 South U.S. Highway 17-92
Casselberry, FL 32707
Early in the morning K9 Asko was rushed to the vet. While performing emergency surgery,
K9 Asko passed away. K9 Asko served his partner, Corporal Hennessey
for four years and was with the CPD for six years.
submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
In Loving Memory of
K9 APOLLO
September 14, 2014
Handler: Officer Dustin
Smith
Sacramento
Police K9
California
Apollo laid to rest -
Officer Smith shared
his final moments of a
hero's life with us in this
photograph.
On Tuesday, your Sacramento
Police K9 Team put to rest
Apollo. He was buried along
side his K9 brothers,
who have passed gives a
small glimpse into the
unbreakable bond between our
handlers and their K9
partners.
K9 Apollo, he is 908 -
passed away 9/14/14 Officer
Dustin Smith was Apollo's
partner and they worked
together for several
years and won many WSPCA
awards until about 5 years
ago when Officer Smith
transferred into his current
assignment in
Air Operations and Apollo
honorably retired to Officer
Smith's home. Ofc. Smith &
K9 Apollo assisted in West
Sacramento
many many times. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of
one of your Sacramento
Police K9 pack.
Retired K9 Apollo peacefully passed away at the side of his family and his
partner. Apollo was born in
the Czech Republic
on March 31st, 2002 and started his career with the Sacramento Police
Department in November 2003.
He would quickly
make a name for himself as a loving partner and family member as well as a
fierce crime fighter. Apollo
would work
protecting the streets of Sacramento until 2008 when his handler
transferred to our air
operations team. Apollo
enjoyed
his years of retirement living the life of an extremely well trained house
dog with his family. Please
help us say thank
you to Apollo for his
service and thank you to
Officer Smith and his family
for sharing these final
moments of a hero's
life with us in this photograph. Ofc. Smith still helps our K9 handlers as
the eye in the sky keeping
citizens and officers safe.
submitted by Jim
Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
In Loving Memory of
K9 ARON
September 21, 2014
Handler: Officer Brian Wagner
Plainfield Police Department
14300 Coil Plus Dr.
Plainfield, IL
WEBSITE -
http://www.plainfield-il.org/pages/police
Goodbye, Aron
The Plainfield Police Department is
mourning the loss of one of its own with
the passing of K9 Aron.
It is with great sadness that the Plainfield
Police Department regretfully announces the
passing of K9 Aron. On Sunday,
September 21st, 2014, K9 Aron and his
handler/partner Officer Brian Wagner
completed their last shift together. During
the shift, K9 Aron became ill and subsequently passed away of natural
causes. Officer Wagner began K9 School on
September 11th, 2006, at the Landheim Law
Enforcement K9 Training Center in Indiana
where he was selected to become
K9 Aron’s handler. After completing their
training, they returned to Plainfield and
began an illustrious career together.
During their career, Officer Wagner and K9 Aron quickly developed a bond
known only to a select few in the
law enforcement community. K9 Aron will be greatly missed and our
condolences extend to Officer Wagner and
his family during this difficult time.
submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir.
CPWDA
In Loving Memory of
K9 AMIGO
August 29, 2014
 
Handler: Officer Ed Farris
Madeira Police Department
7141 Miami Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45243
Madeira K9 police officer put down
The Madeira Police Department had to say goodbye to
one of its own over the weekend. Amigo, the
department's K9 officer,
had to be put down. Amigo became sick while on duty Friday and was rushed
to the veterinarian. The vet determined Amigo
could not be treated and would be best off if he
were put down. "Obviously this comes as a shock to
all the men and
women of the police department. K9 Amigo was a part
of our department, and was considered an officer
just like the rest
of us. He will be missed by all." Officer Ed Farris was Amigo's handler.
submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
In
Loving Memory of
K9 ARGO
August 24, 2014
Handler: Officer
Jason Gleason
Panama City Beach Police Department
536
Richard Jackson Blvd.
Panama City Beach, FL
K-9 Officer Killed by
Lightning
In Loving Memory of
K9 AXEL
July 22, 2014
Officer Stephen Richardson
Keizer Police Dept.
The
Keizer Police Department announces the passing of police
service dog K9 Axel.
K9 Axel is being put to rest due
to his failing health today at 1600 hours.
K9 Axel was born June 30, 2004 in
Holland. With help from Larry and Carol Jacobson, K9
Axel was purchased with donated funds. K9 Axel came to
the Keizer Police Department July, 2007 and was assigned
to K9 Officer Stephen Richardson. K9 Axel
and Officer Richardson completed their basic academy and
worked the streets from 2007 to K9 Axels' retirement in
2012.
K9 Axel was Keizer Police Departments
first Belgian Malinois and proved to be a successful
police dog. During K9 Axle's career,
he was responsible for capturing numerous suspects for the Keizer Police
Department, Salem Police Department, Marion County
Sheriff Office, and other surrounding jurisdictions. K9
Axel was responsible for locating items of evidence from
crimes such as guns, drugs, and stolen property. When
he wasn’t working the street, K9 Axel enjoyed showing
off his skills at Keizer’s Iris Festival, Riverfair,
local schools, boy scout troops, and girl scout groups.
K9 Axel was forced into retirement after being assaulted
and suffering a
back injury by a subject who fled from a stolen
vehicle.
K9 Axel lived his retirement with Officer
Richardson and his family. At home, he could often
times be found sleeping on the
couch or snuggled with Officer Richardson’s children. K9 Axel served the
Keizer Police Department and the citizens
of Keizer with courage, dedication, and determination.
(submitted by
Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA}
In Loving Memory of
K9 AMOR
July 18, 2014
Handler: Ofc. Chad
Newman
Columbia Police Department
South Carolina
Officers with the
Columbia Police Department are mourning the loss of one of their own Friday.K9
Officer Amor passed away, the department shared on Facebook. Amor, a 12-year-old
Belgian Malinois who died following a heart attack, worked with handler Chad
Newman. submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
Read more here: http://www.thestate.com/2014/06/27/3534724/columbia-police-mourn-k9-amor.html#storylink=cpy
In Loving Memory of
K9 ANKA
July 5, 2014
 
Handler: Officer Charles Williams
Glassboro Police Department
1 S Main St.
Glassboro, NJ 08028
website - http://glassboroonline.com/public/police-department/
K-9 dies after escaping from kennel during fireworks
A Glassboro police K-9 died Saturday when she was scared by the sound of fireworks, escaped from her kennel and was hit by a car, according to police. Glassboro Ptl. Charles Williams' returned home Saturday night to find his K-9 partner, Anka — a 6-year-old German Shepherd dog — had escaped, police said. It's believed Anka became stressed due to the fireworks over the weekend and pulled away the fencing of her kennel, allowing her to escape. Experienced K-9s may remain calm during gunfire, but the continual sound of fireworks can be very stressful, said police.
Police from Glassboro and surrounding areas began a search for Anka and an off-duty officer found her in the street severely injured, about a mile away from Williams' home, at the intersection of Cross-Keys Road and Flanagan Avenue in Monroe Township. Anka was rushed to a nearby veterinary hospital and while en-route she died from injuries, police said. Williams and Anka graduated from Patrol K-9 school at the Philadelphia Police Canine Academy on Oct. 14, 2011, said police. Anka was donated to the Glassboro police department by the Bright Star German Shepherd Rescue and she was the first female police K-9 in the department. A memorial service will take place in the near future, details will be announced when they become available.
submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
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Folks,
On behalf of Chuck Williams and his family and the entire GPD K-9 Unit, I'd like to thank each and every person who came out
tonight to pay tribute to ANKA. Anyone who had anything at all to do with making that a nice event for Chuck and his family.
We thank you all! Chuck is going back to school OFFICIALLY August 18th as that news was announced publically tonight
by Chief Fanfarillo so we wish Chuck the best~
Fraternally,
GPD K-9PS. 6abc had it on the news at 11 if anyone missed it and Courier Post online had some nice pics.
Mike Lewis....what else can we say about Sheriff Mike.... first and foremost, he is the real deal and really gave
a tremendous presentation to the attendees. Thank you to those who attended it was a huge success for the GCPK9A.
MATT BRENNER PUT TOGETHER AN OUTSTANDING TWO DAY COURSE FOLKS,
THE KUDOS GOES TO HIM FOR BRINGING THE TRAINING HERE.
Be safe folks....long day wiped out.....have a good one~
GCPK9A
In Loving Memory of
K9 AXE
June 17, 2014
Handler: Officer Michael McDonald
Middletown Police Department
2 James St.
Middletown, NY 10940
Police dog dies after collapsing during training
A City of Middletown police dog died Tuesday despite being rushed to a veterinary hospital after collapsing
K-9 Training Center in Montgomery. Police said they had just completed training Tuesday afternoon when Axe passed
out and went into cardiac arrest. Officers from multiple Orange County departments who were at the training,
as well as Middletown officers, used patrol cars to do a sort of rolling road block of intersections along the way,
to speed the cruiser with Axe to Middletown and the Monhagen Veterinary Hospital.
He was pronounced dead on arrival. Middletown police Lt. John Ewanciw said Axe and McDonald started
training academy in March and were due to graduate July 11. Axe was excelling in all aspects of the training,
Ewanciw said, and had never had any problems before. Axe’s collapse did not appear heat-related, he said.
In a posting to the department’s Facebook page, Middletown Police wrote: “Many of you have been calling because
you may have heard lights and sirens for miles this afternoon. It was our officers attempting to get our newest
K9 member, Axe, to his vet during a medical emergency while training. We relay to you that the efforts
to regain consciousness were not successful and Axe has passed away. We are deeply saddened by this loss
and thank you for your support.”
submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
Many of you have been calling because you may have heard lights and sirens for miles this afternoon.
It was our officers attempting to get our newest K9 member, Axe, to his vet during a medical emergency while training.
We relay to you that the efforts to regain consciousness were not successful and Axe has passed away.
We are deeply saddened by this loss and thank you for your support.
In Loving Memory of
K9 ARIES
June 3, 2014
Handler: Cpl. James Neely
Mantua Police Department
Mantua, NJ On June 3rd the Mantua Police Department said good bye to retired K-9 Aries. Aries had courageously battled cancer
until he could fight no more. His handler, Retired Cpl. Jim Neely remained Aries' constant guardian and friend
in retirement as Aries had looked out for him while the two patrolled the streets of Mantua Twp.
We wish Jim the best and hope that in the days to come all the good stories push the sad ones aside.
We thank K-9 Aries and Jim's first K-9 Buddy for their faithful and dedicated service to the community
and we greatly appreciate Jimmy's contributions to K-9 that helped make it what it is today in our area.
Our Sincerest Condolences~
The GCPK9A
http://www.gcpk9a.com/
also submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
In Loving Memory of
K9 AX
May 28, 2014
Handler: Officer Sanford
Ft. Myers Police Department
2210 Widman Way
Fort Myers, FL 33901
website - http://www.fmpolice.com/
Ft Myers Police lost one of it finest heroes on 5.28.14. Florida and USA Hero K-9 Ax (pronounced ox) passed away in
retirement after many years of service. After his act of heroism 9.7.10 (he jumped in front of a car meant for his
officer/handler along with K-9 Rosco who lost his life that same evening for taking the bullet meant for his officer/handler),
We wish to thank him for his many years of service to citizens and offer him our tribute.
Oh K-9 Ax, now you have gone where all the good and Hero dogs go. Angels are singing for you now for you wore
the Badge of the Elite. You were welcomed by your peers after you crossed the Rainbow Bridge with a salute for
you were one of those many who did the most a dog can do - offer or give up your life to save your handler. For that
act, you and your K-9 team member Rosco were awarded our highest Honor - our War Dog Service Medal. I hope you
now enjoy seeing the brilliance of the color red. God did not allow that while you were with us for it is the color
of Warning, Stop, or Danger - and in your work in serving humans - you never saw that. Thank you for your honorable
and meritorious years of service to your Chief and the citizens of Ft Myers in keeping them safe and secure to enjoy
their freedoms. They must have slept better for you guarded their night. May you now once again run fast, play strong,
Paw ball in the meadows with Rosco and Zoe, sniff Heavens winds, outwit the Kongs, get the toy and know always what
a 'good boy' you are. We now give you our Honor and Memory. Your life truly mattered and your name will live on
in perpetuity for your life of service to the City of Ft. Myers and companionship to a family whose lives you enriched.
I will now think of you as one of God's Ambassadors who whisper in His ear when one of you on Earth still is in need.
Barbara Snow
ED US War Dog Assn.
Chapt. 2 - Southern,
PO Box 10
Bronson FL 32621
submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA & Barbara Snow-Bronson, FL
In Loving Memory of
K9 ASTOR
2014
Handler: Officer Mark Birdsong
Hampton Police Department
40 Lincoln St.
Hampton,
VA 23669
Hampton Police K-9 passes away
An important member of the Hampton Police Department passed away. Astor, a 9-year-old German Shepherd, was an
active working dog assigned to the midnight shift with his handler Mark Birdsong. The K-9 served the citizens of
Hampton from 2006-2014. His specialties were patrol and narcotics. He assisted with the apprehension and
conviction of numerous felony and misdemeanor cases. Astor also assisted with several other localities, including
State Police and the US Coast Guard, in locating illegal narcotics. The K-9 also helped with demonstrations involving
children and school functions. According to Master Handler Tom Hendrickson, “Astor was not only a 110 percent
partner to Birdsong, he was also a beloved member of the Birdsong family. He will be truly missed."
submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
In Loving Memory of
K9 ARRACK
April 16, 2014
Handler: K9 Officer Ryan Jones
Fishers Police Department
4 Municipal Drive
Fishers, IN 46038
Police Dog Shot, Killed After Biting Officer
A Fishers police dog has been shot and killed by a Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy who felt compelled to act because the animal refused to release its hold on the arm of a Fisher's officer. That officer, Tracy Saxhaug, was not the dog's usual handler,
but was caring for the K-9 at her home Wednesday when a car pulled into her driveway and the dog reacted by going
into a defensive stance and biting the officer's arm. Saxhaug was treated at a hospital for puncture wounds.
The Fishers Police Department is conducting an internal investigation. Saxhaug called to a family member for help
when she was unable to get the K-9 to release.
That family member called the county dispatch center, which sent a Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputy to the home.
After several attempts to remove the dog from Saxhaug’s arms, according to the release, the deputy made the
decision to shoot the K-9. Saxhaug was taken to Tipton IU Hospital with puncture wounds and abrasions
to her right arm. As of Thursday afternoon, she had been released and was expected to make a full recovery.
The department’s internal review will include a necropsy to be performed at Purdue University.
Additional information may be released once that review is complete, police said.
submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
In Loving Memory of
K9 ADAM
March 27, 2014
Handler: Lt. Michael Hensley
Clayton County Sheriff's Office
Georgia
WEBSITE http://www.claytonsheriff.com/
Police dog dies after battle with brain tumor
Adam, a 9-year-old German Shepherd, died this week after battling a brain tumor,
the Clayton County Sheriff's Office said.
A Clayton County police dog died after battling a brain tumor, Sheriff Victor Hill said Friday.
"Adam, a 9-year-old German Shepherd, conducted security sweeps at the Clayton County courthouse, schools
and events throughout the county," the sheriff said, along with his handler, Lt. Michael Hensley.
Adam also searched for missing children and suspects, according to the Clayton County Sheriff's Office.
Adam showed courage and continued to press the fight till the day he was laid to rest,"
Hill said in an emailed statement. submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
In
Loving
Memory
of
K9
APOLLO
January
29,
2014
Handler:
Officer
Timothy
Demers
Southgate
Police
Department
14710
Reaume
Parkway
Southgate,
Michigan
48195
Partner grieves over the loss of police dog, K9 Apollo
Officer Timothy Demers is pictured with the late Apollo. Apollo’s life was honored Feb. 19 by many officials and
community members. courtesy of K-9 Academy Training Facility.
The
Police
Department
lost
one
of
its
own
last
month
when
still-active
police
dog
Apollo
died
Jan.
29.
Police
officers,
city
officials,
residents
and
other
K-9
officers
honored
Apollo
on
Feb.
19.
“He
was
always
just
a
happy
dog,”
said
Officer
Timothy
Demers,
Apollo’s
handler.
Demers
said
no
matter
where
he
was
— at
home,
at
the
police
station
or
on
the
road
—
his
attitude
didn’t
change.
“All
he
wanted
to
do
was
make
me
happy,”
he
said.
Demers,
who
is
married
and
has
two
boys,
said
Apollo
had
a
very
positive
impact
on
his
family.
He
said
Apollo
was
very
serious
when
at
work,
but
was
a
very
family-friendly
dog
at
home.
“Apollo
was
absolutely
loving
and
caring
to
the
boys,”
he
said.
Demers,
who
has
been
with
the
department
for
more
than
15
years,
said
Apollo’s
blood
levels
came
back
abnormal
shortly
before
Christmas.
He
said
medical
treatment
managed
to
return
his
blood
levels
to
normal
up
until
two
days
before
his
death.
“They
believe
he
had
an
aneurysm,”
Demers
said.
“We
were
fighting
something
and
we
thought
we
had
beat
it.”
Apollo
was
born
Jan.
4,
2003,
and
joined
the
Police
Department
in
April
2004.
At
the
Feb.
19
City
Council
meeting,
Mayor
Joseph
Kuspa
said
Apollo
served
the
community
for
nearly
10
years
with
Demers.
“They
protect
and
trust
each
other,”
Kuspa
said
of
K-9
officers
and
their
handlers.
The
family
has
“suffered
a
tremendous
loss,”
Kuspa
said.
Kuspa
said
Apollo
helped
seize
more
than
$3
million
in
drug-
forfeiture
money
during
his
time
with
the
city.
“He
will
be
greatly
missed,”
Kuspa
said.
Dozens
of
city
and
public
safety
officials,
K-9
officers
and
community
members
attended
a
funeral
for
Apollo
on
Feb.
19
at
Christ
the
King
Lutheran
Church,
16700
Pennsylvania
Road.
Demers
said
Christ
the
King
has
always
been
very
supportive
of
the
K-9
units,
letting
police
train
the
dogs
on
their
property.
Longtime
city
residents
Bob
and
Anna
Renaud
donated
money
to
the
department
back
in
2004
for
the
K-9
unit.
“It
was a
nice
service,”
said
Anna
Renaud,
a former
city
councilwoman.
“The
police
dogs
were
well
behaved.”
Demers
said he,
Public
Safety
Director,
Thomas
Coombs
plus
Terry
Foley of
the
Taylor-based
K-9
Academy
Training
Facility
spoke at
Apollo’s
funeral.
Demers
said
family
members
and
close
friends
also
attended
the
event.
“Apollo
was very
well-rounded
and an
outstanding
dog,”
Demers
said.
“He was
successful
with
what he
did.
“He
bridged
a huge
gap
between
police
and
citizens.”
Even
though
Apollo
was a
well-trained
K-9,
Demers
said,
he
always
welcomed
pets,
children
and
adults
alike.
He said
Apollo
had no
problem
going
after
someone
in
training,
but he
was not
aggressive
toward
everyday
residents.
Kuspa
said the
Police
Department
will be
getting
another
K-9
officer.
submitted
by Jim
Cortina,
Dir.
CPWDA
In Loving Memory of
K9 ARNO
February 11, 2014
Handler: Deputy John Williamson
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office
221 East Main St.
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
http://www.sheriff.fairfield.oh.us/
Fairfield County Deputies Say
Good-Bye To K-9
The
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office
reported that one of their service
animals died. K-9 Arno was with the
officer
for eight years. Arno was a 9-year-old
Belgian Malinois.
The K-9 unit has been used in multiple
capacities including drug seizures,
missing person searches
and community activities. Arno's partner was Deputy John Williamson.
submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
In Loving Memory of
K9 ALEX
January 2014
Handler: Tpr. Robert Schlegel
Albany International Airport
New
York
State Police Mourn Passing Of Canine Alex
Alex served with his partner, Tpr. Robert Schlegel, at
SP Saratoga from May 2002 until his retirement in
January 2013.Alex, as a bomb detection dog, and Trooper Schlegel were
familiar fixtures at Albany International Airport,
where their services were routinely required. Throughout his career Alex
was involved in the arrest of
numerous criminals, his most noteworthy apprehension came in September
2005, after a two day manhunt
where he tracked and successfully captured an individual who had shot
Trooper Sean Finn of Troop B.
submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
In
Loving Memory of
K9 AIK
January 29, 2014
Retired Raytown police dog dies
Aik, a
retired Raytown police patrol dog, was euthanized
Wednesday because of deteriorating health, according
to police.
Trained in narcotics detection, building searches
and other skills, the 12-year-old German shepherd
began his service
with the police department Aug. 27, 2003. The following day, Aik and his
handler, Michael Klein, helped
Jackson County and federal authorities detect 185 pounds of marijuana
hidden in a crate of items bound
for Kansas City. Authorities estimated the marijuana
had a street value of $120,000. Over the years, Aik
worked alongside Raytown officers and assisted
numerous municipal, state and federal agencies,
including
schools, with narcotics detections and other duties, police said. Aik
received the department’s distinguished
service award in December 2006. He was decommissioned in February 2010.
submitted by Jim
Cortina, Dir. CPWDA
In
Loving Memory of
K9 ARKO
January 10, 2014
Handler: Ofc. Kirti Vithalani
Wilmington Police Department
102
North Third Street
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1810
K9 euthanized
because of medical condition
The Wilmington Police Department has had to put down one of its
police dogs. K9 Arko was euthanized Friday because
of a medical condition that was recently discovered. The 11-year-old
canine served with the Wilmington Police since
2005 and was due to retire next month. "K9s are a vital part of our law
enforcement family," Chief Ralph Evangelous
said in a statement. "We will miss Arko and offer our thoughts and
prayers to Ofc. Vithalani and his family." WPD"
said Arko and his handler, Ofc. Kirti Vithalani, were responsible for
numerous arrests and narcotic
seizures during his career. submitted by Jim Cortina, Dir.
CPWDA
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Memorials
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