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CA Police Dog Bitten by DUI Suspect

The suspect who was driving on a suspended license, was under the influence of alcohol and had methamphetamine in the vehicle, according to authorities.

December 22, 2020

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Phoenix K-9 Shot, Credited with Protecting Officers in Deadly Confrontation with Homicide Suspect

The incident started when officers responded to a report of shots fired shortly after 3:30 a.m. When officers arrived on the scene they reportedly found a man who was dead. During a search for the suspect, they were directed to his apartment.

December 3, 2020

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Police K-9 Dies After Falling Down Elevator Shaft

Johnstown, PA, police say while conducting the search, K-9 Titan fell through an unsecured, open elevator shaft on the fourth floor of a warehouse.

November 23, 2020

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Nebraska State Patrol Names New K-9 After Fallen Trooper

The Nebraska State Patrol announced on social media that their newest K-9 partner has been named in honor of one of its fallen troopers, who passed away suddenly in March of this year.

October 30, 2020

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Video: Florida K-9, Helicopter Crew, Track Down Suspect Who Fled Traffic Stop

The Lee County Sheriff's Office recently released video taken from its helicopter of a suspect fleeing into a wooded area after a traffic stop.

October 27, 2020

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Iowa K-9 Successfully Locates Toddler Who Had Wandered Off

Officer Duane Kemna and K-9 Kilo of the Mason City Police Department responded to a call that a child had wandered off into the woods with the family dog. They successfully located the child.

October 26, 2020

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Utah Department Mourns Loss of Beloved K-9 "Karma" to Disease

Officers with the Ogden (UT) Police Department are mourning the loss of a beloved K-9 after the dog struggled mightily against a debilitating disease.

October 23, 2020

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Michigan Department Welcomes New K-9 Partner to the Ranks

Officers with the Bay City (MI) Police Department are happy to welcome a new partner—K-9 Loki—to the ranks.

October 20, 2020

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CA Sheriff's Sergeant Dies of On-Duty Heart Attack

Sgt. Harry Cohen “suffered what appears to be a heart attack while training with the K9 team,” Sheriff Chad Bianco said in a Facebook post.

October 19, 2020

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Virginia Agency Mourns Loss of Beloved K-9

Officers with the Poquoson (VA) Police Department are now mourning the passing of K-9 Rena, who died on Sunday afternoon. The department said Rena's cause of death was "unexpected, but due to natural circumstances."

October 6, 2020

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Colorado Department's New K-9 Named After Fallen Officer

The Fountain (CO) Police Department has named its new K-9 "Moody" in honor of Marshal John Lindamood, who was shot and killed in 1921. At the time of his death, Lindamood was 45 years old.

September 25, 2020

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Arizona Department Mourns Sudden Death of K-9 with Brain Tumor

Officers with the Scottsdale (AZ) Police Department are mourning the sudden death of K-9 Castro after the dog was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

September 16, 2020