K9 Patty – MTA POLICE

Died 12/27/21

Handler – Officer Bobby Baile

It is with sadness and a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Canine Patty, the retired canine partner of Officer Bobby Baile. Officer Baile had to make the difficult decision on December 27, 2021 due to Canine Patty’s diminishing health. Canine Patty faithfully served Officer Baile and vigilantly protected the people of the States of New York and Connecticut as an explosive detection canine from February 2010 to February 2018. During his active career, Patty assisted Officer Baile at many critical incidents always making sure his partner came home safe. Canine Patty spent most of his time protecting the citizens of New York by performing thousands of explosive sweeps and deterring acts of terrorism in key locations of the metropolitan NYC area. Patty was a favorite of many school children and adults that were fortunate to see Patty at a demonstration. His kind, warm and gentle demeanor set him apart from other canines. Canine Patty was certified by the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA), North American Work Dog Association (NAPWDA), ATF NORT Certification and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) in Explosives Detection. In 2014 Officer Baile and Canine Patty competed in the USPCA Explosive Detection Nationals, in St. Paul’s, Minnesota. Canine “Patty” was named in honor of Yonkers Firefighter Patrick Joyce who heroically gave his life in the line of duty on October 2, 2009. Canine Patty will always be remembered as a loyal partner and friend Officer Baile. Patty will be especially missed by Allison, Avery and Bobby Baile.

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Submitted By Jim Cortina

James A. Cortina has been involved with police dogs since 1972 and currently on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. Jim has been appointed as Treasurer since its inception in 1991. Jim is one of the charter members of the C.P.W.D.A. organization. Since 1975 he has been a certified professional dog trainer and received his Master Trainer Certification in 1985. During his career he has provided armed K-9 strike crowd control for security agencies in Connecticut and out of state security companies. In conjunction with other members of the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. Board of Directors, he helped to draft Connecticut Statute 53-247(e) "Intentional Injury or Killing of Police K-9" which was passed by the Senate in 1993 and also assisted in implementing the prestigious Daniel Wasson Memorial K-9 Award in 1992. In 1993 he helped coordinate the North American Police Work Dog Association Nationals in New London, Connecticut. He was appointed Training Director for the New London County Work Dog Association from 1985-1987. He performed decoy work for Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. in police K-9 demonstrations, trained several local police department canines, and coordinated training workshops for out-of-state police departments. He participated in the United States Police K-9 Association Trials in Croton on Hudson, New York in 1985 as a decoy. He is an avid photographer and received photography awards in 1989, 1990, and 1991 and currently takes photographs for the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc.
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