K9 Narvic – Lancashire, England

Former Lancashire Police dog Narvik has died

Narvik served with Lancashire Police between 2008 and 2013 before enjoying the last six years in retirement. This evening it was announced the canine had passed away. In a tribute to the pooch, a spokesman for the Lancashire Police Dog Unit said on social media: “A sad day as we say goodnight to legendary PD Narvik who served Lancs 2008-2013. “His hobbies included demolishing burglars, creating Facebook scandals and trying to turn the dog van on its side. “Famous for dying on duty to be revived by CPR then continue his shift. “Rest easy pal.” A series of tributes were also left to Narvik by members of the public on Twitter Nancy Lamb said: “Ah, very sad. Well done for all your hard work as a police dog.” McRodderz wrote: “Sleep well Narvik. You’ve more than earned our thanks.” Mark Giddings added: “Sadly missed by the people of Lancashire.” Melindi Scott continued: “What a cracking old boy he ended up. Paws up chap.

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.