K9 Dodger – Hanford, California

Died – 9/1/23
Handler – Officer Jeremy Ricks

K-9 Narcotics Detection dog passes away

The first K-9 officer at the Hanford Police Department, has passed away, says the Kings County District Attorney K-9 Services on Friday. According to the Kings County District Attorney K-9 Services, K-9 Dodger passed away on Friday. He worked as a Narcotic Detection Dog alongside his handler Jeremy Ricks at the Hanford Police Department. They embarked on a remarkable journey that continued at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office.In a social media post, the Hanford and Lemoore Emergency Dispatch says Dodger was the very first K-9 at the Hanford Police Department, and he was described as the sweetest boy full of life and energy. Dodger’s dedication led to his involvement in countless investigations, while also playing a crucial role in educating students throughout Kings County about the dangers of narcotics and his vital role in law enforcement. Beyond his professional achievements, the Kings County DA K-9 Services say Dodger’s he stood as a shining example of faithful companion to investigator Ricks, bringing joy to those around him. “Dodger, your years of service will forever be etched in our hearts. Thank you for your devotion. You will be deeply missed,” says the Kings County District Attorney K-9 Services in a social media post.

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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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