K9 Barry – Lake Charles, Louisiana


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Retired Lake Charles Police K-9 Barry laid to rest

The Lake Charles Police Department has announced that retired K-9 Barry has been laid to rest at the age of 15.K-9 Barry served at the Lake Charles Police Department as a dual-purpose K-9. He was hired in March of 2012 and worked alongside Sgt. Michael Treadway until his retirement on Dec. 22, 2018, after more than 70 apprehensions. Throughout Barry’s career, he was awarded multiple Chief’s Commendations for his exceptional work, was recognized by the National Police Canine Association for the South Central Region Patrol Case of the Quarter in 2015, and assisted multiple agencies with drug seizures, evidence locations, and the apprehension of fleeing suspects. Following his retirement, Barry spent his days living his dream life with his dedicated and loyal family before passing away at his home surrounded by those who loved him.The Lake Charles Police Department extends our sincerest condolences to the Treadway family in their time of loss and thanks Barry for his dedicated and faithful service to our community.

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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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