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 Magnum Ray Stoops, Tulsa Oklahoma

Died – 4/15/24 Tulsa Fire Department mourns the loss of K9 Magnum Ray Stoops The Tulsa Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their K9s.The department posted on Facebook Wednesday morning that it was the end of watch for OKTF-1 K9 Magnum Ray Stoops.The K9 died on Monday.In the post, the department said, “We appreciate all your hard …

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K9 Sonya – U.S. Coast Guard

Handler – Chief Petty Officer James Grant Coast Guard bid farewell to a true hero, Senior Chief Canine Sonya Exactly a decade ago, Sonya joined our ranks, and two days ago, she crossed the Rainbow Bridge, leaving a void that can never be filled.Sonya’s impact extended far beyond her duties. She was not only a trusted partner to her handler …

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K9 Iron – Mequon, Wisconsin

Handler – Sgt. Jacob Schiller Mequon P.D. mourns sudden and unexpected passing of retired K9 Iron With heavy hearts, we share the news of the sudden and unexpected passing of retired K9 Iron. Iron was brought to our department with the assistance of the @mtcfgives in 2015 where Iron served alongside his handler, Sgt. Jacob Schiller, for 8 1/2 years, …

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K9 Moki – Lehi, Utah

Died 4/14/24 Handler – Corporal Cole Peterson Officials and community members are mourning the loss of K-9 officer Moki, who they said died of an unexpected medical condition on April 14, 2024. Officials and community members are mourning the loss of K-9 officer Moki, who served Lehi police for eight years.The department reported that Moki died on Sunday due to …

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K9 Dax – Lake County, Illinois

Died – 4/12/24 Handler – Deputy John Forlenza Dax, Lake County, Illinois Sheriff’s K-9 officer, dies 2 days after retirement K-9 Dax, a longtime veteran of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office who was recently retired from active duty due to an injury, died Friday morning, according to officials.Starting his career in the spring of 2015, K-9 Dax attended a retirement …

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K9 Maddox – Grant, Washington

Handler – Deputy Beau Lamens Maddox, a former narcotics K9 in Grant County, passes away at 17 years old Beau Lamens’ demeanor might have seemed stoic during a phone conversation with Source ONE News, but the emotional undertones in his voice were detected when he spoke of his late canine friend, Maddox.Lamens, a longtime Grant County Sheriff’s deputy, was Maddox’s …

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K9 Echo – New Jersey State Police

Handler – Sgt. Christopher Pastor New Jersey State Police Mourns K-9 Echo, Explosive Detection Dog Echo worked as an explosive detection dog, working for New Jersey’s Detect and Render Safe Taskforce. Working with his partner, Sgt. Christopher Pastor, Echo conducted sweeps for the State House, state government buildings and events at MetLife Stadium, including ay Super Bowl XLVIII.”I am so …

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K9 Havoc – Greene, New York

Handler – investigator Kristopher Danko Greene County Sheriff’s Office announces death of K9 The Greene County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of K9 Havoc. His partner, investigator Kristopher Danko, was there by his side.Havoc and Danko worked together for the last eight years executing searches, apprehensions, recoveries, and attending community events. Havoc retired and spent his time with Danko’s …

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K9 Carlos – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Died – 4/10/24 Handler – Officer B. Anderson Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office mourning loss of K-9, Carlos K-9 Carlos, a German Shepherd, passed away at age 12 on April 10. According to the MCSO, Carlos spent the majority of his eight-year career working in the Milwaukee County Jail, with handler and partner, Officer B. Anderson. Carlos was trained in narcotics …

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K9 Jasper – Porterville, California

Handler – Officer Anthony Holt Retired K-9 with Porterville Police Department passes away The Porterville Police Department announced Wednesday that retired police K-9 Jasper has passed away. Jasper had been with the department since January 2016 after he completed K-9 school, and was certified in narcotics detection and patrol duties. In 2018, the department says K-9 Jasper was assigned to …

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