K9 Rocco – Deptord, New Jersey

Died 9/10/16
Handler – Officer Mike Divito

The GCPK9A is sad to announce the passing of Retired Patrol / Narcotics Detection Canine Rocco handled by Officer Mike Divito of the Deptord Twp. Police Department. Mike and Rocco were graduates of the Philadelphia Police K-9 Academy and proudly served the residents of Depford Township for many years. Rocco was affectionately known as a hard biting hammer of a little shep mal mix. He was honored by Deptford Township on his retirement February 2, 2015 and lived his remaiining years protecting Mike and his family. Recently Rocco’s health had taken a turn and sadly, he crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday with Mike and his family at his side at the St. Frances Veterinary Hospital. Please keep Mike and his family in your thoughts and prayers. It’s always tough to lose a pet, but as we know as cops, when it is something that you rely on to protect you and your brothers and sisters you work with….it seems to hurt a little more. Rest in Peace K9 Rocco and t hank you for your service~

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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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