K9 Anouke – Meriden, Connecticut

Died 1/5/22

Handler – Officer Dave Buck

The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Anouke who was partnered with Officer Dave Buck with the Meriden Police Department. Officer Buck made the agonizing decision that no pet owner wants to make and made the courageous decision to allow Anouke to pass with dignity and honor. K9 Anouke was euthanized today at the age of 14 years old. Officer Buck and K9 Anouke joined the CPWDA on 3/3/10 until her retirement on 5/16/19. Anouke served the community with distinction for 9 years and was an integral member of the K-9 Unit. K9 Anouke was certified in Patrol and Narcotics. Officer Buck served on the C.P.W.D.A. Board of Directors from 2015 – 2020 as Secretary and is now working with his new K9 Partner Aslan and are Lifetime Members since 1/7/20 and certified in Patrol and Narcotics. CPWDA sends our thoughts and prayers to The Buck family, the entire Meriden Police Department & friends during this difficult time. K9 Anouke we thank you for your service. R.I.P.

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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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