February 11, 2009: "Benno" passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. "Benno" spent the couple of years with Jess Quidachay, of the Kansas Department of Corrections. "Benno" was originally trained and assigned to KPDA Trainer Rick Elliott and after Rick's passing, "Benno" retired with Quidachay. He served a number of years with the Kansas Department of Corrections before his retirement. "Benno" apparenty had kidney failure, which ultimately lead to his death.
It is with great sadness and deep sympathy that the Kansas Police Dog Association announces the death of Master Trainer Rick Elliott. Rick has been part of the backbone of the Kansas Police Dog Association since the inception and he was a great friend, trainer and judge. Rick passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at his home in Hutchinson, Kansas.
November 29, 2004: "Kyra" a black Belgian Malinois who was assigned to handler Tom Canfield, of the Hutchinson Correctionaln Facility, passed on November 9, 2004. Kyra had some tumors removed a few days prior and another quickly developed while at a training seminar in Lawrence, Kansas. Kyra was transported back to Hutchinson where she was taken to a veteranarian. A few weeks later, "Kyra" passed.
August 27, 2004: "Shotgun," a Belgian Malinois, passed away of an apparent heart attack. "Shotgun" had been with handler Chris Jones and the City of Beloit and was trained in narcotics detection, tracking / trailing, and patrol work.
August 21, 2004: "Ranger," a Black Lab, passed away after being sick for several weeks. The vets were unable to determine what was wrong with him. "Ranger" had been with handler Keith Coleman and the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office and was trained in narcotics detection.
August 2004: "Fanta," a German Shepherd who was assigned to handler Mike Smith, of the Barton County Sheriff's Office passed away in August of 2004.
March 10, 2004: "Herta," a female Belgian Malinois, passed away in March of 2004 after suffering from health problems. "Herta" worked with Lt. Rich Unrein, of the Barton County Sheriff's Department.
August 2003: "Duke," a male Belgian Malinois, was put down after his fight with age and arthritis. He served with SSgt. Dan Powell at the El Dorado Correctional Facility and was trained in narcotics detection, tracking/trailing, and patrol work.
July 28, 2002: "Kilo," a six year old Belgian Malinois, was put to sleep after suffering from severe heat stroke. "Kilo" had been with handler Jim White and the Derby Police Department since 1997. "Kilo" was trained in narcotics detection, tracking / trailing, and patrol work.