Tag: K-9 Duty Deaths: Page 9

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New York K-9 Killed, 2 Officers Injured as Driver Flees DWI Checkpoint
Police pursuit of a vehicle that refused to stop at the checkpoint resulted in the crash of a Riverhead Police K-9 unit on West Main Street that claimed the life of K-9 "Rocky" and injured the K-9 officer driving the vehicle, Riverhead Town Police said.
September 3, 2018
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How to Protect Against Fentanyl Exposure
It's important to know what to look for if you suspect contact with fentanyl. Symptoms of opioid overdose include very small "pinpoint" pupils, slow heartbeat or low blood pressure, and being unresponsive.
August 30, 2018
When searching vehicles, always wear proper gloves to protect yourself from fentanyl exposure. (Photo courtesy Police File)
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South Carolina K-9 Handler Suspended for Dog's "Hot Car" Death
Officer David Hurt of the Columbia (SC) Police Department has been suspended without pay for five days for leaving his partner—a Labrador retriever mix named "Turbo"—in a patrol vehicle where the dog was exposed to extreme heat and later died.
August 24, 2018
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Louisiana K-9 Shot, Killed in Pursuit of Attempted Murder Suspect
The Lincoln Parish (LA) Sheriff's Office announced that K-9 Boco was shot and killed on Friday during the pursuit of a suspect wanted for second-degree attempted murder.
August 20, 2018
The Lincoln Parish (LA) Sheriff's Office announced that K-9 Boco was shot and killed on Friday during the pursuit of a suspect wanted for second-degree attempted murder, according to a message posted to the agency's Facebook page. Image courtesty of Lincoln Parish (LA) Sheriff's Office / Facebook.
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Virginia K-9 Shot, Killed in Pursuit of Murder Suspect
Geller said the suspect continued firing at the state police vehicles and "one of the suspect's bullets pierced a K9 trooper's back passenger window and struck a state police canine riding in the back seat compartment."
August 2, 2018
K-9 Vader was two years old. (Photo: Virginia State Police)
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Arkansas K-9 Killed in Gunfight That Left Suspect Dead
An Arkansas State Police K-9 and the suspect he was chasing were both killed in a gunfight on Monday night. Arkansas State Police say that a trooper performed a traffic stop on a vehicle that had reportedly been involved in a chase with law enforcement officers in Missouri.
August 1, 2018
An Arkansas State Police K-9 and the suspect he was chasing were both killed in a gunfight on Monday night. Arkansas State Police say that a trooper performed a traffic stop on a vehicle that had reportedly been involved in a chase with law enforcement officers in Missouri. Image courtesy of ODMP.
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Mississippi K-9 Dies of Heat Stroke Inside Deputy’s Car
The six-year-old Belgian Malinois was reportedly left inside a Hinds County (MS) Deputy's car while he ate lunch at a nearby restaurant.
July 23, 2018
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National Police Dog Foundation Accepting Applications for Heat Alarm Grants
In 2018, thanks to a matching donation from Spirit of Blue, the National Police Dog Foundation K-9 Heat Alarm Fund will fund 12 Heat Alarm Grants to law enforcement agencies with the hope of bringing awareness to the issue.
July 6, 2018
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Pennsylvania K-9 Dies After Falling from Roof in Training
K-9 Choper was a 5-year-old German shepherd who served with the Conewango Township (PA) Police Department.
June 7, 2018
K-9 Choper died from injuries sustained during a training exercise. (Photo: Conewango Township PD/Twitter)
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First Annual K-9 Memorial Service Held in DC
As part of Police Week this year, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund held the 1st Annual Police K-9 Memorial Service at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington DC.
May 17, 2018
As part of Police Week this year, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund held the 1st Annual Police K-9 Memorial Service in Washington DC. (Photo: NLEOMF/Flickr)
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Phoenix K-9 Killed Finding Suspect in Attic
Phoenix Police K-9 Bane was killed after being deployed to locate a suspect who had hidden in an attic after bailing from a vehicle a few hours earlier.
April 17, 2018
Phoenix PD K-9 Bane was killed attempting to apprehend a suspect hiding in an attic. (Photo: Phoenix PD)
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Officer Down Memorial Page Partnership with Stanton Foundation Awards First K-9 Grants
ODMP K-9 and the Stanton Foundation have announced that the first grants available through their partnership have been awarded and funds disbursed to two agencies that lost K-9s in 2017.
February 28, 2018
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