To Honor Our Fallen Heroes

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

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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

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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

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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

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​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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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