To Honor Our Fallen Heroes

Read About BEAR

​After 20 years as a CHP Officer I was honored to be assigned K9 Bear in 2011. Bear was a Belgian Malinois.  During Bear's career he located numerous hiding suspects and narcotics. Bears biggest narcotics find was 25 lbs. of meth hidden in a compartment in the engine of a car.  Bear was a very social dog making him a favorite at school assemblies as well as working the Rotary circuit.  Bear and I retired in Dec 2016.  In retirement Bear enjoyed going on road trips with me and sleeping on the bed. Bear is now in heaven and romping with all of his K-9 buddies.

K-9 NERO
RIP/EOW 7/13/22

Read About NERO

Nero began his career with the Department and was assigned to Officer Michael Goesch, ID 18004, on November 01, 2013. Together they performed their duties with the highest level of dedication and expertise.

During his career, Nero completed over 500 operational bomb/explosives search missions. These missions
included supporting the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Secret Service, and numerous allied agencies.

Nero retired with distinction on November 15, 2021. Nero passed away on July 13, 2022, with Officer Goesch by his side,
after a lengthy battle with medical issues. Nero will be remembered for his faithful service, great demeanor, and his undying devotion to Officer Goesch. He will be dearly missed by Officer Goesch, Officer Goesch’s family, and his
extended CPS family.

K-9 FLASH
RIP/EOW 11/9/21

Read About FLASH

CHP Southern Division, and all Divisions would like to remember one of our retired K9's, Flash, who passed away last week.  Flash, a Belgian Malinois, graduated from the CHP Academy's K-9 training on September 04, 2009, as a dual purpose Narcotic/Patrol K-9 and was partnered with handler Officer R. Cheever.  Flash was responsible for locating 40 subjects who were evading apprehension, being involved in the arrest of 675 subjects, conducted approximately 1,200 searches with 725 finds, and was responsible for the seizure of 6,782 lbs. of Marijuana, 202 lbs. of Heroin, 1,773 lbs. of Methamphetamine, 2,600 lbs. of Cocaine, and $18,676,815 in illicit U.S. currency.  Flash also participated in 100s of school and public relation educational demonstrations.  #SouthernDivisionSSC #CHP #FurHeroes #K9 #Canine #Dogs #Safety #Service #Security #LosAngeles

K-9 LOGAN
RIP/EOW 07/23/21

K-9 ANDOR
RIP/EOW 05/17/2021

K-9 BUMBA
RIP/EOW 09/04/2020

Read About BUMBA

With sadness in our hearts we pass along to our friends and family that on 09/04/2020 we lost retired K9 “BUMBA.” Over the last couple months there were several serious health issues that came to light, and now K9 “BUMBA” is pain free. We ask that you keep his family in your thoughts and prayers as he was a huge part of their “pack.” We will surely miss you K9 “BUMBA”, but rest easy knowing we have it from here.

K-9 LUCKY
RIP/EOW 08/31/2020

Read About LUCKY

It is with great sadness we inform our followers and friends that K9 “LUCKY” has passed away. K9 “LUCKY” retired from the department on 02/01/2018. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers as this is a very difficult time for them. You will be missed K9 “LUCKY”, but rest easy knowing we have it from here. RIP.

K-9 DUTCH
RIP/EOW 08/05/2020

Read About DUTCH

​K9 “DUTCH”, ID# KM09141, began his honorable service with the department on 12/01/2009 and retired 10/01/2017. He passed away on 08/05/2020 with his dad and family by his side. K9 “DUTCH” spent his amazing career with his dad Bobby patrolling the very southern part of California. K9 “DUTCH” was well known and respected in the K9 world and the communities he served. Although small in stature, K9 “DUTCH” packed a huge punch and possessed an even bigger heart!!! LOYAL AND FAITHFUL until the end. Rest easy K9 “DUTCH”, we have it from here.

K-9 TEZZ
RIP/EOW 06/11/2020

Read About TEZZ

We honor K9 “TEZZ”, AKA “BACON”, ID#KM16199. K9 “TEZZ” passed away on 06/11/2020 after serving in the greater Los Angeles area with his dad. K9 “TEZZ” started his service 11/10/2016 and hit the ground running! K9 “TEZZ” was responsible for numerous POTUS and VPOTUS sweeps during his career as well as safeguarding the Rose Bowl. Though small in stature, K9 “TEZZ” made up for it in his CRAZY DRIVE!!! Thanks for your service buddy. Rest easy, we have it from here.

K-9 LAIKA
RIP/EOW 05/12/2020

Read About LAIKA

K9 “LAIKA” started her service on 10/14/2011 and worked with her dad in the central part of California until her retirement 04/2018. K9 “LAIKA” passed away from cancer on 05/12/2020. K9 “LAIKA” loved her job and it showed, the numerous awards this team received and the seizures they made are proof of that! She will be dearly missed by her family and the K9 community. Rest easy K9 “LAIKA”, we have it from here.

K-9 EDO
RIP/EOW 05/06/2020

Read About EDO

On 05/06/2020 we had to say goodbye to K9 “EDO”, ID# KM18211, as he crossed the rainbow bridge. K9 “EDO” began his career with us on 06/30/2018 and honorably served those in the greater Sacramento / Stockton Area with his dad, Greg. Even though it was just a short 2 years, K9 “EDO” made a HUGE difference in fighting the evils of this world. He will be missed throughout the K9 community. Rest easy K9 “EDO”, we have it from here.
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K-9 SEPP
RIP/EOW 03/09/2020

Read About SEPP

K9 “SEPP”, ID# KM12160, began his service in June 2012 and retired November 2018. K9 “SEPP” honorably served those in the central CA area with his dad / handler Matt. Unfortunately K9 “SEPP” lost his battle with cancer in early 2020. He will be missed by many but remembered by all. Thank you K9 “SEPP” for your service. You can rest easy now, we have it from here.

K-9 ANDI
RIP/EOW 11/21/2019

Read About ANDI

K9 “ANDI” served honorably from 08/19/2016 to 11/21/2019. K9 “ANDI” was paired with his human partner Officer Barton. The two were responsible for patrolling the greater Sacramento area. K9 “ANDI”, or “ANDREW” as he was sometimes called, definitely LOVED his job and his human. There are many stories of their shenanigans that mostly end in uncontrollable laughter. Sadly, K9 “ANDI” passed away from complications sustained during a surgery as the result of an on-duty injury. K9 “ANDI” will be missed by all. Rest easy “ANDI”, we have it from here.

K-9 ZOJA
RIP/EOW 05/08/2019

K-9 FRANKY
RIP/EOW 12/17/2018

Read About FRANKY

K9 FRANKY started with the department in February of 2011 and during his honorable service K9 FRANKY served in the Inland Empire area. K9 FRANKY was responsible for seizing 17 million dollars (YES THAT’S $17 MILLION!), 1400 lbs of cocaine, 140 lbs of heroin, and 1500 lbs of methamphetamine. You will be missed K9 FRANKY.

K-9 SUSIE
RIP/EOW 10/13/2011

Read About SUSIE

K9 “SUSIE”, ID# KM9960, started with the CHP in 1998 and retired in 2004.