K9 Marta – Lewiston, Idaho

Died 7/5/23
Handler – Sgt. Chris Reese

Retired K9 from Lewiston dies from cancerous tumor

“Today we said goodbye to our trusted and loyal K9 Marta. K9 Marta served the citizens, LPD, and the City of Lewiston as our narcotics K9 since 2013. K9 Marta was instrumental in so many drug investigations and convictions in Lewiston and the surrounding region. Recently K9 Marta fell ill with a aggressive cancerous tumor that made it necessary to have her put to rest. K9 Marta was an integral part of not only our region’s narcotic investigations, but also a beloved member of the LPD family. Sgt Chris Reese and his family have been her home since she came to LPD. We want to thank Sgt Reese and his family for their dedication to our K9 program and giving K9 Marta such a wonderful home. Thank you K9 Marta.K9 Marta – End of Watch July 5, 2023”

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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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