K9 Kato – Lancashire, England

Died 9/11/23

Police dog dies after six busy years protecting the people of Lancashire

A police dog who spent six years on the force has died, Lancashire Police has announced. PD Kato helped Lancashire Police in a variety of incidents before retiring to his handler in 2021.He was diagnosed with cancer in June and died at 12.36pm on Monday, September 11. A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “With a very heavy heart RPD Kato’s handler would like you all to know that at 12.36pm today Kato crossed rainbow bridge with his family by his side.”He retired to his handler in 2021 after six incredibly busy years. “He was diagnosed with cancer in June which he fought with sheer determination for as long as possible.”PD Kato’s handler said: “A cruel end for this amazing dog but he leaves us all with so many happy memories and stories.”The best partner in crime I could have asked for and it was truly an honour to have been his handler.”Thank you to Cath for instilling the foundations as a puppy to produce a strong, brave, bold and loving dog. “I love this dog so much and he leaves a huge hole in all our hearts.”

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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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