K-9s: End of Watch: Police canines killed in the line of duty serving alongside America’s law enforcement officers get a new program: ODMP K9
K9 Cane died from internal injuries suffered two days earlier during a training accident in the sheriff’s office parking lot.
Cane was rewarded with a ball during the training and chased it as it rolled under a trailer. As he ran toward the trailer he was unable to stop due to ice on the ground and struck the trailer. He suffered internal injuries as a result of the impact.
K9 Cane was certified for service only two months prior to his death.
End of Watch Wednesday, November 20, 2019
CHOPPER
K9 Chopper was struck and killed by a vehicle on West State Street in front of the sheriff’s office.
Chopper was able to exit his kennel and escape from his handler’s truck while it was briefly parked at the facility. Chopper ran onto the roadway and was fatally struck.
K9 Chopper had served with the Davis County Sheriff’s Office for 5-1/2 years and was trained in drug detection, tracking, and apprehension.
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The Officer Down Memorial Page is furthering its mission of honoring all fallen law enforcement officers with the announcement of its newest memorial program: ODMP K9.
ODMP K9 honors the hundreds of police canines that have been killed in the line of duty serving alongside America’s law enforcement officers. These loyal companions have given their lives to ensure their handlers, fellow officers, and citizens stay safe.
ODMP researchers are currently compiling details on fallen canines through history. Our current list is incomplete, so we are calling on all visitors to provide new or updated details about any police canine that has been killed in the line of duty in the United States by using our submission form.