K9 Blek – Queen Anne’s County, Maryland

Died 9/8/17
Handler – Deputy First Class Chris Ahearn

K9 Blek answers last call

Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office regretfully announced the passing of K-9 Blek, a black Malanois/German Shepherd mix. K-9 Blek passed away on Sept. 8. Blek was 4 years old and had a distinguished 3 year career with the Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff. According to the Sheriff’s Office, K-9 Blek was playing ball when he suddenly collapsed from a seizure. K-9 Blek was transported to a local vet by his handler Deputy First Class Chris Ahearn where he was stabilized and transported by the Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services to an emergency veterinary facility in Annapolis for further assistance, where he ultimately passed away. “Blek is one of the type dogs every Sheriff’s office or police agency would love to have,” said Sheriff Gary Hofmann. “He was a great dog, great partner, and great member of our team. He was out there on the front line of the fight against drugs in Queen Anne’s County.” K-9 Blek was a multipurpose dog trained in and used for drug patrol, contraband searches, criminal apprehension, and public educational appearances. During his career, K-9 Blek preformed 235 drug scans, assisted in 148 arrests, seized $15,405 in drug money and seized 9 vehicles. Deputies from the agency remember how much he enjoyed playing ball and his absolute love for chicken nuggets. He was a high energy dog who loved to work, loved his job, and loved people.Details for funeral arrangements will be released when they are finalized by the handler and agency.

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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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