K9 Capo – Wisconsin State Police

Died – 10/18/24
Handler – Trooper McCarthy

Wisconsin State Patrol K-9 who protected multiple authority figures passes away at nine years old

A beloved K-9 who trained with the Wisconsin State Patrol unfortunately passed away at the age of nine on Monday,“It is with great sadness that the Wisconsin State Patrol announces the passing of K-9 Capo,” the post said.K-9 Capo joined the force in 2016 working in the Southwest Region – Tomah Post as part of Special Operations. K-9 Capo was trained in detecting explosives while playing a major role in public safety.In his years with the State Patrol, K-9 Capo protected countless authority figures. K-9 Capo was assigned to protect presidents, vice presidents, cabinet members, state officials and countless other political figures along with helping to keep large events safe.K-9 Capo was due to retire with Trooper McCarthy next month.“We salute K-9 Capo for his dedicated service to the state of Wisconsin,” the post said. “He will be deeply missed by his family and the communities he served.”

Tags

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.
| Old Memorials | Site Map
Copyright © 1973 - 2024 Louise Krause Memorials to Fallen K-9's Hosted By PC-GEEK Site Maintained BY Jim Cortina