K9 Titan – Montgomery County , Tennessee

Died – 6/19/16
Handler – Deputy Dale BeCraft

K9 Titan passed away on June 19, 2016 from complications from gastric dilatation volvulus surgery.
Titan served with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office since 2014. He was born in Herzebrock-Clarholz, Germany on September 30th, 2011. Before arriving in the United States in 2013, he received his Schutzhund title. To receive the Schutzhund title, dogs must possess a disposition suitable for demanding work and complete three phases of training. Tracking, Obedience, and Protection. Few dogs are able to complete the training. Titan was known for his high energy and loyalty. He loved going to work and searching, whether it was for drugs, contraband, evidence, or people. Most recently, Titan help gather evidence and apprehend suspects involved in the May 6th, 2015 shooting incident involving Deputy Liberatore. During the incident suspects repeatedly shot at Deputy Liberatore and his patrol car after refusing to pull over for a traffic stop. “As a K9 handler I always knew this day would come, but it still did not make it any easier,” said Titan’s handler Deputy Dale BeCraft. “He is more than a dog, he is part of our family.” A memorial service will be held for Titan at the Sheriff’s Office at 120 Commerce Street on Friday, June 24th at 2:00pm.

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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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