K9 Seabee – MTA

Died 8/28/22
Handler – Captain John Kerwick

It is with deep regret that I announce the passing of retired MTA PD Canine “Seabee”, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Captain John Kerwick, of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. On the morning of August 28, 2022, Seabee passed away at home with John from natural causes. Seabee joined the MTA Police Department in 2013 and served the Police Department for 7 years before retiring in 2020. Seabee was named in honor of NYPD ESU Officer Stephen Driscoll who perished in the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center Terrorist Attack. Officer Driscoll served in the US Navy as a Seabee prior to his NYPD service.Seabee was born on March 12, 2011, originally bred as a Seeing Eyedog for The Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation. Seabee enjoyed an active and vigorous police career. As a Canine Team, assigned to patrol the 14 counties of the MTA System, Captain Kerwick and Seabee had been charged with protecting many high level federal, state and local dignitaries. The pair were often seen patrolling both Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal performing explosive sweeps and deterring acts of terrorism in key areas of the metropolitan NYC area. He also participated in many public demonstrations where his extraordinary ability, kind demeanor and sweet personality left a lasting impression on people. Seabee was loved by all who had the pleasure to meet him. Canine Seabee was certified by the United States Police CanineAssociation (USPCA), ATF NORT Certification and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) in Explosives Detection. Seabee – loyal, trusted partner and friend will be missed by the MTA Police family, especially John and the Kerwick family.

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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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