K9 Satch – Putnam, New York

Handler – Deputy Christopher Tompkins

Beloved K9 Who Served With ‘Gentlemanly Attitude’ In Putnam Dies

A sheriff’s office in the Hudson Valley is mourning the loss of a beloved K9 who dutifully served the public for several years while still keeping a playful side. In an announcement on Monday, Nov. 4, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office PBA revealed the death of K9 Satch, who served the county for more than seven years. After beginning his career in January 2015 with his handler, Deputy Christopher Tompkins, Satch went on to become certified in tracking, evidence search, criminal apprehension, handler protection, and explosive detection. In a post on social media memorializing the fallen K9, the Sheriff’s Office PBA said Satch served Putnam with a “gentlemanly attitude” and was “always a hit with children and a pleasure to see show up on any scene.” “K-9 Satch was known for his hatred of water bottles, his playful squad room antics with coworkers, and the distinguished gentlemanly way he would lay down,” the Sheriff’s Office PBA added.”Thank you Satch for your years of service to Putnam County. Rest easy,” the PBA continued.

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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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