K9 Indy – Alabama

K9 Indy – Alabama
Died 6/4/21

ALEA announces passing of K-9 “Indy”

It is with deep sadness and regret that the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) must announce the passing of one of the agency’s Explosive Detection K-9s. K9 Indy passed away on Friday, June 4. K-9 Indy began his career in 2011 and has faithfully served alongside his handler, a Special Agent with ALEA’s Bomb Squad, which is a highly trained specialized unit within the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). The Bomb Squad is responsible for the safety and well-being of both citizens within Alabama as well as across the nation. They provide protection to first responders and individuals that respond to and are involved inexplosive-related incidents. K-9 Indy has served in a multitude of major events, providing protection at Presidential Inaugurations in Washington, D.C. including President Carter, Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump and Biden. He also worked the 2018 Super Bowl in Atlanta, Ga. “Explosive Detection Dogs not only play an integral role within ALEA’s protection capabilities but are also a vital resource to surrounding agencies as we work with our law enforcement and public safety partners to ensure the security of our citizens and communities while attending major events,” said ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor. “We are deeply grateful for K-9 Indy’s hard work and years of faithful service. He will truly be missed.”

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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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