K9 Dunga – Beavercreek, Ohio

Died – 4/16/20
Handler – Officer Chris Williams

Beavercreek police mourn K9 Dunga

The Beavercreek Police Department regretfully announces the passing of former K9 Djunga “DJ”. His partner/handler, was Officer Chris Williams. Our thoughts go out to he and his family as he grieves the loss of his partner.DJ was born in Holland and began his training there to become a dual purpose working dog. He was imported to Storm Dog K9 Training Center in Delaware, Oh to complete his pre training and purchased by the Beavercreek Police Department in July 2007. Officer Chris Williams began training with DJ in July and they certified with the State of Ohio in September 2007. From there they began their days on patrol until DJ retired in 2016. 9 years is a long time for a working dog and DJ worked hard right up to his last day on the road. Along the way he made 100’s of friends. His greatest love was to “perform” at demos and to play with the kids that attended. He did great things over the years and was a true asset to the City Of Beavercreek. In 2016 DJ retired and began the good life at home with his best friend Stella, also a Belgian Malinois. Recent health problems slowed DJ down and he still tried to maintain his Warrior mentality but his body wouldn’t let him. DJ will be missed by all of us.
DJUNGA (D.J.)
Born 12-23-2005
Died 04-16-2020

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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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