K9 Molly – Beloit, Wisconsin

Died 2/14/16
Handler – Lt. Keith Lynn

Former Beloit K9 dies

The Beloit Fire and Police Departments are mourning the death of a former K9 Molly. She died 2/14/16 after suffering a stroke at the age of 16. K9 Molly, a black Labrador retriever, served as an Arson Detection Dog with handler Keith Lynn before retiring in 2013 after 10 years of service. Molly was an exceptional accelerant detection K-9. Molly had a unique personality and loved to hangout in the fire station begging for treats from the administration staff. When not on duty Molly enjoyed playing with family Molly spent her time with the department investigating fires, promoting arson awareness, and participating in public education. After Molly’s career, she spent time on a family farm. Her handler was Act Lt. Keith Lynn. “While these dogs work for the Fire Department, their noses help law enforcement to sniff out arson cases, so we rely on them to help us out,” said Beloit Police. “Molly was very good at it.” They offered their condolences to Lynn and his family, who lived and worked with the K9.

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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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