K9 Zekk – Ogden, Utah

Died – 2/28/25
Handler – Sgt. Gerfen

Retired Ogden police K9 officer passes away

Today, we recognize the service and legacy of retired K9 Zekk, who passed away earlier today. Zekk served the Ogden City Police Department from 2015 to 2018, deploying over 500 times in service to our community. His dedication, loyalty, and hard work played a vital role in keeping Ogden safe, leaving a lasting impact on our city.More than just a police K9, Zekk was a trusted partner, a protector, and a symbol of courage. His contributions to public safety will never be forgotten, and we are grateful for the years he spent serving our city.Thank you, Zekk, for being such a good boy and for your unwavering service. Rest easy.

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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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