K9 Marley – West Yorkshire, England

Police Dog Marley Remembered: A Tribute to an Exceptional Service Dog

West Yorkshire Police Dogs (WY Police Dogs) announced the sad news of the passing of Police Dog (PD) Marley, a specialist search dog, who died in July following a short illness. A valued team member since 2012, Marley was celebrated for his incredible reputation in finding what others couldn’t see or locate, even assisting prestigious organizations like MI5.Marley’s outstanding service not only helped solve numerous cases but also etched an everlasting mark in the hearts of those he worked with. His keen sense of detection and unwavering dedication to duty will long be remembered by those in law enforcement and the public alike. Upon hearing the news of Marley’s passing, tributes started pouring in from various quarters, reflecting people’s deep respect and affection for this remarkable police dog. The Association of Retired Police Dogs charity expressed their admiration, tweeting: “Such a marvelous service history. Rest easy Police Dog Marley.” Others took to social media to offer their condolences, with user Chappers2013 tweeting: “Sorry to hear this sending love to all who loved PD Marley.” Marley’s accomplishments go beyond mere statistics. He was not just a dog trained to perform certain tasks; he was a partner, a colleague, and a friend to those he served with. His ability to uncover hidden evidence made him a crucial asset to many organizations and earned him the respect of his human counterparts. In a statement, WY Police Dogs acknowledged Marley’s unique skills, saying that he had “a fantastic reputation of finding what couldn’t be seen or found, helping many organizations including MI5.” Marley’s loss is deeply felt by the West Yorkshire Police Dogs unit and the wider community he served. His loyal service and the impact he had on those he helped will forever be a part of his legacy. In this time of grief, the heartfelt tributes paid to PD Marley are a testament to the love and respect he garnered during his exceptional career. He will be greatly missed by all. Rest easy, PD Marley.

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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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