K9 Kai - Bristol Police Department - Tennessee

On April 24, 2025, K9 Kai of the Bristol Police Department (Tennessee) succumbed to heatstroke after completing his annual certification training in Bristol.

When K9 Kai became overheated during training during the evening hours of April 23, 2025, attempts were made to cool him down, but he collapsed. K9 Kai was transported to an emergency clinic, where his condition continued to deteriorate. He passed away the following day.

K9 Kai had served with the Bristol Police Department for seven years. Kai had completed 1691 hours of training, conducted 175 explosive searches, and was responsible for 21 suspect apprehensions. He was also called to assist federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies throughout the region 57 times.

Our prayers and condolences to the Bristol Police Department, his partners and handlers, as well as the community that K9 Kai served.