K9 Henk – Milford, Delaware

Died – 7/5/17
Handler – Cpl. Timothy Webb

Milford police mourn loss of beloved K9 Henk

The Milford Police Department announced the passing of K9 Officer Henk in a press release tonight: “The men and women of the Milford Police Department are mourning the loss today of a beloved K-9 that tallied 93 apprehensions during his career. After a brief illness, Henk passed last night at Savannah Animal Hospital in Lewes. Cpl. Timothy Webb and Henk began their assignment in the K-9 Unit at the Milford Police Department in May 2012. Following training with the Wilmington Police Department in October 2012, Henk began serving the citizens of Milford and surrounding areas as the duo were routinely asked to assist other agencies with a variety of investigations. Henk was also well known to area school children and he enjoyed showing off his talents during numerous demonstrations. Henk took pride in making Milford a safer place and we thank him for his exemplary service. Henk, a German Shepherd, would have turned 7-years-old November 5.”

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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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