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.

K9 Karo – Luce County, Michigan

Luce Co. Sheriff’s Office Lays K9 Karo to Rest The Luce County Sheriff’s office has announced the death of one of their K9s.On Friday, K9 Karo was laid to rest. The Sheriff’s Office says that tumors took over his body very quickly, and the difficult decision was made to end his pain and suffering. It is never an easy decision, …

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K9 Rio – Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Died – 10/19/23 Handler – Cpl. Keith Page K-9 Rio dies in line of duty searching for evidence A game warden K-9 in the Law Enforcement Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources died Thursday in the line of duty.Authorities said in a post on Facebook that K-9 Rio and his partner Cpl. Keith Page were helping to track …

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K9 Ryker – Smyrna, Tennessee

Died – 10/19/23 Handler – Officer Don Godby Smyrna Police Department mourns the loss of beloved K9 officer Ryker The Smyrna Police Department is mourning the passing of one of its K9s. The department says K9 Ryker passed away Thursday.K9 Ryker served the Smyrna community for eight years. He began service in the Smyrna community in Oct. 2015 with his …

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K9 Dexter – Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Police mourning the loss of retired K-9 Dexter The Boston Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired K-9, Dexter. The department paid tribute to Dexter in a social media post on Monday. Dexter served alongside Boston Police officers for more than 7 years, police said. “It is with deep regret that the BPD announces the passing of …

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K9 Coron – Miami, Florida

Died – 10/16/23 Handler – Officer Doug Hesler Miami Twp. Police mourn loss of retired K-9 A local police department is mourning the loss of one of their former K-9s.Coron, a retired Miami Twp. Police Department Canine, died Monday, the department announced this morning.Born in April 2010 in Holland, Coron was a Belgian Malinois.He was trained at Gold Shield K-9 …

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K9 Fredy – Orange County, Florida

Died – 10/16/23 Florida sheriff’s office K-9 killed in crash A Florida sheriff’s office K-9 was killed in a crash Monday.The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said K-9 Fredy was killed when the car he was in was hit by another car.“Fredy’s life was cut tragically short,” the sheriff’s office said. The 2.5-year-old Springer Spaniel was one of the sheriff’s office’s …

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K9 Lobo – Somerville, Massachusetts

Died – 10/15/23 Handler – Officer Timothy Sullivan Somerville police announce sudden passing of K-9 Lobo The Somerville Police Department has announced the passing of K-9 Lobo.Lobo entered into police service with his handler Officer Timothy Sullivan on December 24, 2015.Upon entering into service, he was trained to track and locate missing persons, search for suspects, and locate evidence. Lobo …

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K9 Storm – Iberia Parish, Louisiana

Handler – Sergeant Scott Legendre Iberia Parish K-9 Officer has Died An Iberia Parish K-9 Officer has reached the end of his watch, and deputies are mourning the death of their beloved colleague. According to the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, retired K-9 Officer Storm passed away peacefully at his home last week. He was living with his handler …

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K9 Baca – Charlotte, North Carolina

Handler – Officer Acker-Estes Charlotte police mourn the loss of retired K-9 Baca The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. On Saturday, Charlotte police announced that retired CMPD K-9 Baca had passed away. Baca served with CMPD from 2012 to 2018 as a dual-purpose narcotics and patrol dog.During his tenure with the department, Baca …

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K9 Miklo – Salisbury, Pennsylvania

Handler – Officer Zulic Salisbury Township police announce passing of K-9 Salisbury township police announced the passing of their beloved K-9 Miklo on their Facebook page Saturday. Active K-9 Miklo died following a short battle with cancer.According to the post, Miklo worked alongside his human partner Officer Zulic for five years.

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