K9 Bakus – El Dorado County , California

Died – 5/4/21
Handker – Deputy Roberts

On May 4, 2021 EDSO retired K-9 Bakus was put to rest at the age of 15-1/2, 2-1/2 years past the average life expectancy of his breed. (Belgian Malinois) Bakus enjoyed a long career, which started with Deputy Mike Roberts in July of 2008. Over his 8 ½ year career Bakus had 17 physical apprehensions, (bites), of violent felons including a murder suspect, carjacking suspect, drug traffickers, wanted fugitives, and burglars. Bakus had more than 200 non-physical apprehensions, (no-bite surrenders). Bakus made more than 100 narcotics finds and identified more than $150,000 in drug money. Bakus was awarded the Mother Lode Lions Officer of the Year twice in 2009 and in 2013. Bakus also participated in countless community demonstrations including EDSO Citizen’s Academies, local businesses, local schools, Red Ribbon Week, and many more. Bakus retired in December of 2016 after 8 1/2 years of service. After retirement, Bakus spent his days lounging at home, looking after the family while his partner was gone at work. Bakus enjoyed playing with his friends, a Shih Tzu named Ozzy and a French Bulldog named Diva. Bakus was a loyal K-9 partner for Deputy Roberts and he was a great family dog with him after retirement. Bakus will always be remembered as one of EDSO’s great K-9’s. Thank you for your service Bakus. Rest in Peace!

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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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