K9 Falcone – Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police, New York

Died – 7/20/17
Handler – Sgt Edward O’Flaherty

It is with deep regret that I announce the sudden passing of canine “Falcone’, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Sergeant Edward O’Flaherty of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. “Falcone” experienced a serious, unpredictable medical emergency (Mesenteric-torsion/Bloat). “Falcone” was named is in honor of Detective John Falcone, a highly decorated member of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department who was killed in the line of duty on February 18, 2011 at the Metro North Train Station in Poughkeepsie, New York. “Falcone” and Sergeant O’Flaherty were assigned to the MTA Police Department Special Operations Division where they protected the citizens of the Metropolitan NYC Area by deterring acts of terrorism and protected countless dignitaries including two sitting United States Presidents. They successfully prevented and solved numerous crimes throughout their career. Just last month Sergeant O’Flaherty and “Falcone” were one of the top finalists in the USPCA Patrol Certifications. “Falcone” was certified by the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) in Patrol and Explosives Detection. In addition, the team graduated from the MTA PD Canine Training Center “Mass Transit Tactical Canine Program”. “Falcone”, loyal trusted partner and friend will be especially missed by all the members of the “O’Flaherty” family, especially the O’Flaherty children whom he lived to protect and play with. Sergeant O’Flaherty joined the CPWDA on 8/9/10 with his first K9 Duke and joined with K9 Falcone on 2/19/13 and were members until his passing.

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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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