Ohio K-9 Killed, Officers Injured in Crash

The officer driving attempted evasive action but the cruiser was struck by the Jeep before traveling off the roadway and hitting a tree, according to the highway patrol.

Indiana K-9 Shot and Killed During Foot Pursuit

Houston K-9 Dies in Hot Patrol Vehicle After Engine Shuts Off

The Houston PD said in a statement that leaving the dog in the vehicle with the engine running and air conditioner on “is a necessary and common practice when the K-9 partner is not actively engaged in police work."