K9 Jett – MWD – U.S. Marines

Died – 7/29/20
Handler – Deputy Triplett

Last week Deputy Triplett had to say “goodbye” to his loyal partner Jett. Jett became a U.S. Marine and served in Afghanistan until he and Deputy Triplett were united in 2013. Jett was a spunky 5-year-old black lab back then. They worked together at the Sacramento International Airport and conducted countless searches. Jett kept lots of people safe, including President Clinton, the President of Mexico, and at the time, soon-to-be President Trump. He loved being at work and he would always jump into the car ready to go. Jett retired in 2017 and finally found out what it was like to be a “dog.” He loved water, swimming, and hanging out with his family. Jett lived the rest of his years on Grandma Sheri’s (Deputy Triplett’s mom) 5 acres with all the trees he could ever dream of. He patrolled her yard and kept her company when she was on the tractor. Rest in Peace Jett.

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.