K9 Bodi – Anne Arundel, Maryland

Died 8/5/16
Handler – Corporal Matt Sanchez

Police Mourn K-9 Officer Bodi’s Death

Four-legged officer Bodi died from cancer last week, said the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Hearts are heavy at the Anne Arundel County Police Department after Bodi, one of its canine officers, died Friday from cancer. Corporal Matt Sanchez and K-9 Bodi began their career together in 2013 and continued to work patrol and narcotics detection until recently, when Bodi was diagnosed with cancer. Bodi, although sick, continued to enjoy visits from his friends and family since his diagnosis. In February 2015, Bodi received a bullet- and stab-proof vest from a nonprofit venture and donors. The 4-year-old German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix was certified in patrol functions and narcotics detection. Bodi was honored with his final salute at the Greater Annapolis Veterinary Hospital, which cares for the department’s K-9 partners. “Our hearts are heavy and thoughts and prayers are with Bodi and his partner Cpl. Sanchez during this difficult time,” the department said Monday.”He was loved by his police and home family more than we can express. Thank you Bodi, we know you will have our backs from the other side of the Rainbow Bridge!” Dozens thank Sanchez and his canine partner for their service. This was typical of the many messages left for police. Resident Jeff Love wrote, “K9 Bodi we thank you for your loyal service to our community. Cpl. Sanchez please know that God has a special place for loyal servants like Bodi. Our hearts are with you and your family.”

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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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