German Shepherd Police Dogs

13/02/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Retired K9 Cezar.

On April 17, 2017, K9 Officer Bryce Kukelhan selected Cezar at just 11 months old, beginning a partnership built on loyalty, dedication, and service to the citizens of Adams County. Throughout his career, Cezar served with strength and heart, always ready to work and always by his handler’s side.

On September 11, 2025, Cezar officially retired from duty and transitioned into his favorite role — full-time family member. He quickly embraced retirement life, especially enjoying time spent swimming and never being far from his beloved toys.

Cezar was more than a K9; he was a partner, a protector, and a cherished member of the Sheriff’s Office family. His service and devotion will never be forgotten.

Please keep Officer Kukelhan and his family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Cezar. Thank you for your faithful service. 🐾💙

13/02/2026

Happy 2nd Birthday, K9 Lux! 🐾

Today we’re celebrating K9 Lux as he turns two years old!

In just two short years, Lux has already made a big impact. As the direct offspring of beloved K9 Dax, Lux carries on a proud legacy!!

Please join us in wishing K9 Lux a very happy 2nd birthday — and many more years of keeping Lake County safe!

21/03/2025

𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇- 𝐊𝟗 𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐋𝐋
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of K9 Fennell, who lost his battle to cancer today. K9 Fennell, who retired in December 2024 after a distinguished career, served alongside his partner, Sergeant Dana Egburtson, with unmatched dedication and loyalty.

K9 Fennell and then Deputy Egburtson graduated from Syracuse’s K9 Patrol School in June 2017, followed by Nitrate Detector School later that year. Together, they formed a powerful and inseparable team, working tirelessly to protect our community. Over the last seven years, K9 Fennell provided exceptional service to the Finger Lakes Region, with his expertise in patrol, tracking, and nitrate detection. He cleared dozens of schools, government offices, and public locations threatened by bomb scares, ensuring the safety of thousands, including over 500,000 concertgoers at CMAC over seven seasons.

Fennell's heroism extended to countless other situations, including locating missing and wanted persons, and responding to high-stakes calls such as the search for a missing suicidal person in 2019, and assisting in the rescue of a beaten child in 2022. He also played a crucial role in locating the murder weapon in a homicide investigation in Waterloo, helping bring justice to those who needed it most.

As a true protector and friend, K9 Fennell’s contributions have left a lasting impact on our community. His retirement was well-earned, and we take comfort in knowing he spent his final months surrounded by the love of Sergeant Egburtson and his family.

While we say goodbye to Fennell, his legacy lives on through the work of his younger brother, K9 Ernie, who is already serving with the same level of commitment and skill.

Rest in peace, K9 Fennell. Your watch has ended, but you will never be forgotten. You will always be a hero, a protector, and a beloved member of our family. 🐾

13/12/2023

German Shepherd police dog K9 Shep with Pasco County’s Deputy Nick Carmack, Pasco Sheriff's K-9 Florida 🙌💙🐕🇺🇸

05/11/2023

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05/11/2023

K-9 Joker looking regal and handsome 🐕

03/11/2023

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22/09/2023

Sending out thoughts and prayers.🙏💙🐕💙🙏🙏

Sending our deepest condolences, Rest In Peace K9 Zar.🐕💙🙏🇺🇸

NEWBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, beloved K-9 Zar died Tuesday.

Zar was a 5-and-a-half-year-old Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd mix with the Newberry Township Police Department.

Officers said Zar's ability to breathe was obstructed when an object became lodged in his throat during a training exercise at his handler's home.

His handler attempted life-saving measures and rushed him to a veterinary clinic, but Zar couldn't be resuscitated.

After his death, Zar was provided a police es**rt to honor his life and service. It allowed him one final ride past the police department he served.

Zar was with Newberry Township police for four years and was trained in suspect apprehension, narcotics detection, article searches, handler protection and patrol activities. Police said Zar's service protected dozens of officers and removed countless amounts of harmful drugs from the streets of our community.

One of his accomplishments included locating a firearm that was used during an attempted homicide and later discarded from a vehicle into heavy brush in 2021.

02/06/2023

Happy Retirement K-9 Morgan! Thank you for your 5 years of loyal service to the citizens of Wicomico County. K-9 Morgan was named in memory of Morgan Taylor. Pictured with K-9 Morgan is his handler Cpl. Riggin and Morgan Taylor's parents.

03/04/2023

Just gassing up before our weekend patrol shift! ⛽🐕🤩

03/04/2023

EPD K9 JAX with Officer Brittney Fornarotto, Ewing Police.