K9 Rue – Rockhampton, Australia

Died 2/3/21
Handler – Senior Constable O’Sullivan

PD Rue passes away

We are sad to report the passing of Police Dog (PD) Rue this week in Rockhampton. Six-and-a-half-year-old PD Rue was a valued member of the Capricornia District Dog Squad, based in Rockhampton, where she nobly served the Capricornia District since June 2016. Unfortunately, she recently became unwell with an untreatable infection. Rue’s vet assisted her to pass away peacefully with her handler by her side on Wednesday, February 3. PD Rue was instrumental in many large-scale drug operations throughout Queensland, travelling as far as Camooweal, Townsville and the Gold Coast, and was regularly deployed in the Capricornia, Mackay and Longreach Police Districts. She was a regular visitor to local schools and even spent some time with School of the Air to entertain and educate children from the bush. Her handler, Senior Constable Cameron O’Sullivan, said Rue was a loyal and dedicated partner. “She was very skilled at her job and could always find her target, even in challenging situations,” he said. “The work done by PD Rue and other Police Dogs is instrumental in keeping the community safe.” Senior Constable O’Sullivan said PD Rue would be deeply missed by himself, his family and her furry best mate, PD Violet. “The bond we share with our Police Dogs is immeasurable – they are not just our pets, they are members of our families, and our partners. “We kept each other safe and we looked out for one another on the job. “Rue had become a loving and loved part of my family, and she will be greatly missed.” PD Rue will be remembered fondly for her work in protecting the community, her enthusiasm and excitement to perform her duty, and her cheeky grin.

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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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