K9 Falco – Belchertown, Massachusetts

Died – 6/17/16
Handler – Officer Adam Brougham

Belchertown Police retired K9 Falco dies, remembered fondly

Belchertown Police are mourning the loss of one of their own, following the death of retired K9 Falco who was battling cancer. The department made the announcement just before 1 a.m. Saturday. “It is with heavy heart that the Belchertown Police Department announces the passing of K9 Falco,” police said adding, “Falco was surrounded by Belchertown Police Officers, and (his handler) Officer Brougham was holding him as he quietly passed on.” Starting his working career in 2008, Falco was the first K9 to become a member of the Belchertown Police Department. He and his handler, Officer Adam Brougham, were considered a “valuable asset” to the team. “Throughout his career Falco never disappointed, whether it was locating stolen property from a house break, drug seizures from motor vehicle stops or tracking and locating missing persons, Falco proved his worth time and again,” police noted. K9 Falco remained with the department until the end of 2015. He was trained in Patrol, Narcotics and Tracking, and he also took part in Belchertown’s Community Policing Programs showing off his skills to the public at numerous demonstrations. When he retired, K9 Falco lived with Officer Brougham as a beloved member of the family. “Earlier this year Falco was diagnosed with terminal cancer and his health slowly deteriorated up until his passing,” explained police. “Falco will always be remembered as a serious dog with a comical side. When you see Officer Brougham, ask him about Falco, I’m sure he will have many stories to tell you,” they added. May you Rest In Peace K9 Falco.

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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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