K9 Sparky – Rock Island, Illinois

Died 9/22/23
Handler – Officer Alex Bowman

Rock Island K-9 officer passed after surgery complications

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our K-9 Sparky Jackson. Sparky underwent a medical procedure last week, however he experienced serious complications afterward and his health declined significantly. Sparky passed away on Friday, September 22nd.A four year-old Belgian Malinois, Sparky Jackson had served our department and the citizens of Rock Island alongside his handler Officer Alex Bowman since March of 2021. Since he started, Sparky was responsible for locating controlled substances, firearms, and suspects, along with participating in numerous search warrants. He performed many K-9 demonstrations and was loved by all who watched him in action. Rest in peace Sparky, you will be profoundly missed.

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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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