K9 Rotar – Geauga, Ohio

Handler – Deputy Borden

Geauga County K-9 Rotar dies after 11 years of service

K-9 Rotar helped officers with countless narcotic arrests, searches for suspects and missing persons, and recovering critical evidence, GCSO listed.“His dedication and skill made him an invaluable asset to the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office,” GCSO stated.His four paws enforced the laws until his retirement on March 21, 2024.“Known for his friendly demeanor and exceptional work ethic, Rotar was beloved not only by his training group but also by everyone at the office. He exemplified the bond between a K9 and their handler, a relationship built on trust, dedication, and countless hours of shared experiences.We extend our deepest condolences to Deputy Borden and his family during this difficult time. We also thank Deputy Borden for his unwavering commitment to the K9 unit and his exceptional care and training of Rotar throughout their years of service.To the residents of Geauga County, please join us in honoring K9 Rotar’s memory and the lasting impact he made on our community.”

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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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