K9 Chuck – NSW Police Dog Unit, Australia

Died – 7/4/16
Handler – Sergeant Luke Warburton

NSW Police Dog Unit pays tribute to Police Dog ‘Chuck’

The NSW Police Dog Unit has today paid tribute to Police Dog, ‘Chuck’, who passed away this week, NSW Police say. PD Chuck was the loyal companion, partner, and best friend to Acting Sergeant Luke Warburton. Born on Sunday 10 August 2008, PD Chuck was bred by the NSW Police Dog Unit. He commenced training on a general duties basis and was partnered with his handler, A/Sgt Luke Warburton. PD Chuck, together with A/Sgt Warburton, has been involved in hundreds of jobs throughout his career, including the arrest of one of Australia’s most wanted in March 2012 and being at the frontline of the Hyde Park Riots in September 2012. PD Chuck’s status as a crime-fighting hero led to him to receive the honour of presenting the game ball at a 2012 State of Origin game in Sydney, where he became very attached to the ball and almost prevented the kick-off. PD Chuck, along with A/Sgt Warburton’s family and colleagues, has also been a driving force in the officer’s recovery following a shooting early this year. Between Sunday 3 July and Monday 4 July 2016, PD Chuck passed away from what is believed to be natural causes. Chuck’s legacy continues, through the three litters he fathered for the NSW Police Dog Unit.
Superintendent Dean Smith, Commander of the NSW Dog Unit, said today was a sad day for the unit. “Chuck’s death is a loss to the Dog Unit, not only from his contribution to helping fight crime, but the joy he brought to his handler, Acting Sergeant Warburton, and the officers involved in his training and development throughout the years,” Superintendent Smith said. A/Sgt Warburton said, “My fondest memory will be of Chuck visiting me in hospital after I was shot in January. Chuck was so excited to see me – and me him. “Whenever I went to work and had Chuck out with me I knew he always had my back and we could take on any job. “PD Chuck was a true police dog. He loved nothing more than seeing me walk to the backyard in my overalls as he knew he was going to work to do his favourite thing and chase bad guys.”

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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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