K9 Jasmine – Hanahan, South Carolina

Died – 8/20/21

Handler – Sergeant Patrick Callahan 

Hanahan PD mourns passing of retired K-9 Jasmine

The Hanahan Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K-9 Jasmine, who passed away Friday morning from what they called a lengthy illness. K-9 Jasmine served on Hanahan’s police force from 2013 until her retirement in 2019. Officials with the department say she “played an integral part in locating illegal narcotics and violent suspects.” The K-9 also worked to build community relations while serving with the department. “Throughout her career and retirement, she was a valued member of our police family,” said Chief Dennis Turner. Chief Turner thanked the Hanahan Veterinary Clinic and McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation for their care and compassion. The North Charleston Police Department, Charleston County Aviation Authority, Charleston Police Department and the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office assisted with K-9 Jasmine’s final ride. “On behalf of the City of Hanahan and the members of the Hanahan Police Department, we thank you for your service and bid you farewell. K-9 Jasmin your watch is over, rest in peace warrior,” Chief Turner said. The department is asking for the community to keep K-9 Jasmine and her handler, Sergeant Patrick Callahan, in your prayers.

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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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