K9 Arnold – Alpharetta, Georgia

Handler – Major Trent Lindgren

Alpharetta Department Of Public Safety K9 Arnold Dies Unexpectedly

Alpharetta Department of Public Safety (ADPS) K9 Arnold died unexpectedly according to his department. The ADPS confirmed the beloved K9’s death in a press release the following day. “We are heartbroken to announce that K9 Officer Arnold passed away at home with his family,” the police department said. K9 Arnold’s exact cause of death was not released. The Belgian Malinois served alongside his human partner, ADPS Major Trent Lindgren. The duo had been partners for eight years.K9 Arnold was born in the Netherlands in September of 2006, according to the ADPS. Vohne Liche Kennels in Denver, Indiana, brought him to the United States and trained him in drug detection, searches, and training.K9 Arnold joined the ADPS in July of 2007.The department said he “was one of the longest-serving dogs” in the agency’s K9 unit. “Our hearts go out to Major Lindgren and his family on the loss of K9 Arnold – thank you for your service to our community,” the ADPS said. More than 100 people offered their condolences to the department and Maj. Lindgren in response to the agency’s announcement. “So sad to hear it but he had a long career & sounds like an amazing life. Prayers for Major Lindgren & his family. RIP HERO,” one person wrote. “Rest Easy K9 Officer Arnold,” another message wrote. “Thank you for your service to your community & your protection of your handler.” Alpharetta City Councilmember Douglas DeVito also responded to the ADPS’s social media post. “Rest in Peace K9 Officer Arnold. My deepest sympathies to Major Lindgren and his family,” DeRito wrote. “There is something very special about the relationship one has with a canine, let alone a canine who was an effective crime fighting asset and very loyal to Major Lindgren and our City. Our Police family and Alpharetta family are grateful for K9 Officer Arnold’s service to our City. Sad to hear about this loss.” Our thoughts and prayers are with the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety and Maj. Lindgren in the loss of K9 Arnold.

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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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