K9 Chance – Jackson County, Wisconsin

Handler – Sgt. Stan Edington 

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office announces passing of K9 Chance

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of K9 Chance Monday. According to a press release from Sergeant Stan Edington, Chance passed away after a brief but aggressive battle with prostate cancer. Chance started his law enforcement career in November 2017, working until his diagnosis in November 2021. In his time with the department, Chance was used in more than 450 incidents, resulting in numerous narcotics finds, and multiple apprehensions of dangerous suspects. “Chance made countless contributions to our mission to protect the public, and he made our county a better place for its citizens,” Edington said. “He will be incredibly missed as an asset to the department, to myself as my partner, and to his family at home.” Edington also wished to personally thank the staff of the Osseo Veterinary Clinic who cared for Chance.

 

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.