 Memorials
to Fallen K-9s
2002 page 3 Gone but never will be forgotten F.A.S.T. Co. donates cards to all partners of all working dogs/horses |
Dept. addresses available for those who want to send condolences to officers. See below
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K-9 IWAN March 10, 2002  Partner: Sgt. Cory Mason Danville Police Dept. IN 147 W. Main St. - Danville, IN 46122 317. 745.2486 Monday - 3/18/02 - memorial service - Rev. Cannon  Thanks to Lt. Cunningham for all his help. cards mailed 7/22/02 no reply.............. 7/21/02 Sgt. Cory Mason is in the 3rd week of training with his new K-9.
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Beloved police dog is killed by truck Indianapolis Star Joseph Gelarden 1 317 272.4404 (all articles here) March 13, 2002 DANVILLE, IN. -- Iwan, a Belgian Malanois who helped the Danville Police Departmenttrack down bad guys for the last five years, died when he was struck by a truck. "It is kind of sad around here this week," said Lt. Jerry Cunningham. Police said after Iwan got off duty Sunday, the dog got out of the gate at the home of his handler, Sgt. Cory Mason. Mason and other officers searched the neighborhood until about 3 a.m. After dawn, the dog was found dead along U.S. 36 near Hendricks County Road 525 West. Later in the day, a truck driver called police and said he had hit a dog. "Iwan was kind of goofy. He was playful around the station and liked to explore the trash cans. He was a great dog. "But when Cory told him to bite, he was like a land shark," Cunningham said. Media officer mishandled dog incident, chief says. March 14, 2002 Police dog's death linked to firetruck Danville -- A Police Department dog killed last weekend in a traffic accident actually was run over by a Fire Department firetruck, police said Wednesday. Police Lt. Jerry Cunningham admitted he skirted the truth in a news release when he said Iwan, a Belgian Malanois, was hit Sunday night by "a vehicle traveling along U.S.#36." Cunningham said he intentionally hid the identity of the firetruck "for obvious reasons." Danville Police Chief, Garry Edwards, did not return phone calls Wednesday. Iwan, purchased for the department in 1998 with $8,000 donated from a local business, was used to find narcotics, for rescues & to run down suspects. The Belgian Malanois (pronounced mal-an-wah) breed is a member of the shepherd family. Since 1998, Sgt. Cory Mason had worked with Iwan. The two were on duty Sunday until the evening hours, when they returned to Mason's home near U.S. 36 & County Road 525 West. Iwan was put in his pen. Later that night, Mason noticed the gate open and the dog missing, and he began to search for Iwan. Others helped him look for the dog until about 3 a.m. On Tuesday, Cunningham said a truck hit the animal. He said the driver of the truck called police and said he had hit a dog. But when questioned Wednesday, Cunningham changed his story. "The Fire Department said they had a run on a car fire on Sunday night," he said. "On the way, they thought they hit a dog. The next morning, the firefighters learned the Police Department was looking for an escaped animal. "They put 2 & 2 together." Cunningham said, the dead animal was found beside the road.  |
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 In Loving Memory of K-9 TITAN March 12, 2002  Handler Snr-Sgt John Casey AUSTRALIA
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Canine hero was true Titan Paula Doneman - The Courier Mail Newspaper Australia 16mar02 THE state's top police pooch, instrumental in the dramatic capture of Childers arson murder Robert Long, died this week. Six-year-old Titan had a heart attack during surgery after he was injured at training on Tuesday night. The canine hero and his handler clashed with Long in bushland 30km from Childers in June 2000 after tracking the itinerant fruitpicker. The feats of the german shepherd endeared him to people around the world. During the struggle, Long stabbed Titan, cutting his paw, before turning on his handler and slashing his face. Today is the first time Titan's photograph has been allowed to be published as Special Emergency Response Team members cannot be identified. Titan's death has devastated his handler and the close-knit 60-strong dog squad. State co-ordinator Snr-Sgt John Casey said Titan was responsible for apprehending many criminals after graduating in 1998. "These two were unique – an excellent handler who is totally dedicated to being a policeman and dog handler and a dog who was very strong," he said. Sgt Casey said dog squad duties were very physically and mentally demanding. "A dog must have a high drive to retrieve and defend its handler and other police – other police and community also have to rely on the dog and the handler to protect them well," he said. "They must have a steadiness under gunfire, be physically fit and around two years old. "We are so short of dogs and to lose one of our best will affect the whole squad because he won't be replaced easily."
Police dog
Titan,
who caught the Childer's backpacker murderer, died days before
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K-9 BEXAR March 20, 2002  Partner Brian Griffeth Garland TX Police Dept. P.O. Box 469002 Garland Texas Police Department 217 N. FIFTH STREET Garland, TX 75046-9002 972.205.2000 cards priority mailed 3/22/02 - cards arrived in time for memorial service to share with large attendance on 4/3/02.
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Bexar
has served heroically and has received numerous awards throughout his
career.
Griffeth and Bexar hold the unique distinction of apprehending over 100
criminals during their partnership. The Garland Police Department
Canine Unit currently has four handler/K-9 teams offering 24 hour
coverage
to Garland. Police K-9 dogs, properly trained and handled, give police
officers one of the finest non lethal aids in the prevention and
detection
of crime. The Garland Canine Units to provide the maximum amount of
safety
to officers, citizens, and suspects while investigating criminal
activities,
especially in instances of felony offenses. Statistics show that
the proper use of a canine unit reduces the number of officer involved
in shootings in a police department.
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K-9 ROXANNE Roxie February 12, 1994 - November 6, 2001  Partner: Cpl. Gerald 'Pete' Riess Delaware River & Bay Authority Cape May County - Lower Twp. NJ
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 'Roxie' (black lab) died of a heart attack in the line of duty from over work load after 9/11/01 Roxanne was used to patrol the authority's various airports, and bridges as well as the ferry terminals. This is dangerous and very hard work. She died of a heart attack the sixth of November while searching cars and luggage of passengers waiting to board the ferry. Her work load had increased as DRBA police increased surveillance and detection efforts in the wake of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. She died working to protect passengers, doing what she was trained to do. "Roxie" cremains will be buried in the spring (2002) under the flag pole at the Cape May Ferry Terminal. She is also sadly missed by wife, Mrs. Tammy Riess and their three young children, as well as many others. March 22, 2002: Cpl. G. Peter Riess graduated with his yellow lab, Molly, and black lab, Holly from Explosive Detection school with a short ceremony and followed by lucheon. Congratulations Pete, Holly & Molly! cards were picked up by Pete They did not have any type of memorial service for Roxanne. However, the grounds maintenance people and I did put her ashes in the ground and they did an excellent job of landscaping the area. If you go to the Cape May side of the ferry, the piece of ground between the two loading bridges is a flag pole (no longer in use). The memorial is located a fewe feet from the pole. It is in the shape of a dog bone. If you are ever there, please ask anyone working. I would be honored to show you the memorial. |
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K-9 Jambo February 8, 2002  Partner: Officer Jeff Jouanicot San Leandro P.D. CA 901 E. 14th Street -San Leandro, CA 94577 Ph: 510.577.3201  |
the suspect into custody after a brief struggle with the assistance of Jambo. It was later learned that Jambo had sustained internal bleeding as a result of the struggle with the resisting suspect. Jambo apparently had an unknown tumor on his spleen, which burst during the struggle. The cancer was determined to be inoperable and Jambo was put to sleep on February 8, 2002. Jambo was a very gentle dog with the public but all business when he was dealing with suspects. He was very well known in the community for his numerous public appearances as well as the many visits to local schools. Not only the department but also the public will miss him as well. End of Watch: February 8, 2002 Jeff has been a police officer for 18 years and is assigned to Patrol as a K-9 handler. His partner is Jambo. Together they worked swingshift where they assist in searching for hiding suspects. Jeff is also a member of the SWAT team and has worked in the Criminal Investigation Div. as a Robbery Detective. Jeff has been a Field Training Officer and a Crime Scene Technician. In his off time he enjoys camping and boating with his wife and 2 daughters. Personal Message: Help Jambo and I take a bite out of crime. cards mailed 8/7/02 - no reply 9/10/02 Sorry I did these so late. |
