I can’t believe it, but it’s happened again. A K-9 officer has died after being left in a hot patrol car. It’s bad enough when someone who may not know any better does this, but a trained dog handler should certainly know better.
Continue reading K-9 Officer Dies in Hot Car: Again? Really?
I think it’s sweet that the True Blue Warriors Facebook page that honors police officers killed in the line of duty also honors K-9 officers who have fallen. One recent warrior whose life was recently taken was Andy, of the Vermillion (Ohio) PD.
Thanks, True Blue Warriors, for understanding and recognizing the sacrifice of your 4-legged officers, as well as the 2-legged ones.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
The Ohio State Highway Patrol lost a valued officer on June 3rd following a brief illness. K9 Officer Hans was 12 years old.
Continue reading Our Deepest Sympathy to K9 Officer Hans’ Family
Freddie and his partner, 24-year veteran Officer Craig Williamson, had been together since 2003 and had received numerous honors including the Award for Excellence at the 2008 Seattle Police Foundation awards ceremony and being named a premier team by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, which trained Freddie.
Our condolences to Officer Williamson on the loss of his faithful companion.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Have you seen the stories out of the tiny community of Mulberry, Florida? Officer Sara Movahedi, the department’s only K-9 officer, was switched to a new vehicle that was not yet fully outfitted with the protective equipment important to the dog’s well-being.