K9 Raven – Coos County, California

Coos County Sheriff’s Officer mourns the loss of his K9 partner, Raven

A police K9 for Coos County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) died this week, CCSO says that K9 Raven became sick and was rushed to the vet, but unfortunately, he did not make it. Raven’s handler Jon says that Raven was “perfect”, and he couldn’t have asked for a better partner than Raven. Jon honored Raven in this touching message following the K9’s death:
“I just want to take a moment and say thank you to everyone who has called, texted or sent a message of support. Just because I didn’t talk to you or respond doesn’t mean I don’t see the support. Losing a dog is never easy, but losing your partner seems to be a little harder. I’ve had the same routine for the past 4+ years and it’s not going to be easy having to start my next shift alone. Raven you were perfect and I couldn’t have asked or dreamed of a better partner than you. You will be missed more than most will know.”

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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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