K9 Capone – North Chicago, Illinois

Died 5/31/23
Handler – Officer Marc Keske

North Chicago Police Department announces death of retired canine who worked in department for years

The North Chicago Police Department announced that one of their retired police canines recently died after previously serving several years on the force. The department made the announcement Tuesday morning, saying “it is with heavy heart” to announce the passing of canine Capone. The canine died on May 31.Capone served alongside his handler, North Chicago Police Officer Marc Keske, from 2014 to 2018 until his retirement.Capone was successful in tracking, article searches, drug searches, building searches and handler protection.“We extend our deepest condolences to Officer Keske during this difficult time,” the police department said.“K9 Capone, you will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service,” the department added.North Chicago 1st Ward Alderman Michael R. Jackson said he was “extending our deepest sympathies” to Officer Keske. “Thank you for your dedicated service to the residents of North Chicago,” Jackson added.

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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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