Police K9s of Ohio

22/03/2025

20/03/2025

On Sunday (3/16), retired ALPD K-9 Ady passed away at the age of 15. Ady served the department with his handler Ofc. Rudduck for more than 10 years before retiring in 2022. Avon Lake Police Department would like to extend our condolences to the Rudduck family and thank them for the love and care they provided Ady during his career and retirement.

18/03/2025

17/03/2025

12/03/2025

It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of this sweet boy... retired K9 Marley!

After a short stint of retirement, Marley was needed at his next assignment in Heaven!

Our condolences to Officer Don Dennis and his family... thank you for giving this guy such a great life! 🖤🐾💙🐾🖤
Credit Fostoria Police Division Ohio.

12/03/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝟗 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of retired Franklin County Sheriff’s Office K9 Will.
This evening, at 6:05 PM, K9 Will was peacefully laid to rest after recently falling ill.

For more than 8 years, K9 Will served the citizens of Franklin County with unwavering dedication as a dual-purpose narcotics detection and patrol dog. Alongside his partner, Sgt. Jeff Valentine, he assisted in countless operations, including narcotics detection, tracks, article searches, and building searches. Their impact extended beyond our community, even being featured on Season 3 of Live PD.

K9 Will was not just a working dog—he was a trusted partner, a loyal companion, and a hero. His legacy will live on in the many lives he touched.

Please keep Sgt. Valentine and his family in your thoughts during this difficult time. Rest easy, K9 Will. We have the watch from here.

12/03/2025

11/03/2025

Please join us in welcoming our new Village of Thornville Police Chief, Cody Palmer. Cody has served the community since 2015, primarily with the Perry County Sheriff's Office, where he worked as a patrol sergeant in the Special Investigation Unit and was a member of the Central Ohio Drug Task Force.
Originally from Thornville and a graduate of Sheridan, he loves spending time with his family in the community and is committed to making it a safe environment for everyone. If you see him around the Village, please introduce yourself.🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

11/03/2025

04/03/2025

Congratulations!

26/02/2025

🚨 K9 Diego Tracks Down Fleeing Suspect 🚨

Overnight, the Mechanicsburg Police Department pursued a fleeing vehicle, which led to a search into farm fields of West Jefferson. The suspect, known to be violent, abandoned the vehicle and fled into the darkness on foot.

Our K9 team was requested to assist, alongside the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio State Highway Patrol, West Jefferson Post. Officer Salem and K9 Diego quickly got to work, tracking through the field lines. Thanks to their skill and training, the suspect was located and, after complying with verbal commands, was taken into custody without further incident.

We appreciate the teamwork of all agencies involved and the dedication of our K9 team, whose rigorous training ensures they’re always ready for moments like this. Great work, K9 Diego! 🐾💙

24/02/2025

Pomeroy Police Department’s K9 Nala to get donation of body armor

Pomeroy Police Department, OH, K9 Nala will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Nala’s vest is sponsored by Robert Willens LLC of New York, NY and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Nancy, a dog's best friend”. Delivery is expected within ten weeks.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and NIJ certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 5,837 vests to K9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs that are at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $985 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lb., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

20/02/2025

We are very proud of our K-9 Pablo and his handler, Deputy Weaver, for all of their hard work in 2024!

They were able to accomplish the following:

71 canine deployments
188 assists on calls for service
175 traffic stops
192 assists on traffic stops

351.45 grams of m**hamphetamine

3.62 grams of fentanyl

4012.22 grams of co***ne

1 apprehension of a kidnapping suspect
Clark County Sheriff’s Office Ohio.

18/02/2025

17/02/2025

I am saddened to report to the loss of K-9 Michael Blue (Mike). The four legged deputy passed today from cancer. K-9 Mike an explosives detection K-9 will be missed by the Ross County Sheriff's Office.
Please keep Deputy Thomas (Mike's
handler) in your thoughts and prayers, as Mike was a part of his family.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💙🇺🇸
Ross County Sheriff’s Office Ohio.

16/02/2025

Congratulations 🐕🐾🦴💙🇺🇸

Happy retirement to a good boy! K9 Zar and his handler, Sgt. Beatty have served over 5 years with the Greenfield Police Department and over 2 years with the Highland County Task Force. K9 Zar has been deployed over 1000 times throughout Highland County, Ross County, Fayette County, and Adams County resulting in the seizure of a many fi****ms and pounds of illicit drugs, including m**h, fentanyl, co***ne, he**in, and others. K9 Zar has assisted in several high risk fugitive apprehensions including tracks, search warrants, and traffic stops. He has been a major asset to our law enforcement community. To show appreciation and gratitude, please join us in celebrating K9 Zar Day every February 8th!

Zar will live out the rest of his days going on hikes, playing ball, and practicing his bite work. He will be able to enjoy his retirement with his handler and family.

Congratulations and thank you for making our communities safer!

Z, you will be missed!