K9 Nero – Curry, Oregon

Died – 6/21/23
Handler – Deputy Tim King

K9 Nero Put to Rest

It is with very sad news that our beloved K-9 Deputy Nero has crossed over the rainbow bridge today. K-9 Deputy Nero came to us certified from the Redwood National Parks law enforcement back in May of 2020. Nero was donated to the Curry County Sheriff’s Office. Nero was assigned to Deputy Tim King and they formed a bond that was unbreakable and remarkable. Unbeknownst to us at the time, Nero had some pre existing medical problems but he worked hard for Deputy King and together they took care of business. One of Nero’s greatest finds was three pounds of methamphetamine during a search warrant. Nero had several apprehensions and numerous surrenders under his collar during his three years of devoted service. K-9 Deputy Nero had a reputation that put fear into the minds of criminals and the only one he would work for was Deputy King. Due to his increasing problems with his medical issues, it was determined that it was best to lay Nero down to rest because of his constant pain. Even with his medical problems, he never stopped wanting to work even though his body said otherwise. Law Enforcement from all over Curry County and into California came to support Deputy King and pay their respect to Deputy Nero. Along with the Curry County Sheriff’s Office, we were joined by officers of the Brookings Police Department, Gold Beach Police Department, Port Orford Police Department, Oregon State Police, and California Highway Patrol. We had a 16 vehicle procession with emergency lights, escorting Deputy King and K-9 Deputy Nero from the Port of Brookings to Brookings Harbor Vet Clinic. All of us are saddened to loose such a great K-9 partner. Deputy King’s heart is broken at the loss of his partner. Deputy King is in the process of training and working another K-9 now and I am sure you will hear good things about the dynamic pair as they work to provide public safety.

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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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