K9 Kyle – Nottinghamshire, England

Died – 10/25/17
Handler – PC Paul Burns

Notts Police dog unexpectedly dies from complicated illness after what was thought to be successful surgery

A Nottinghamshire Police dog has unexpectedly died after having what was thought to be successful surgery after being taken seriously ill. PD Kyle died on Wednesday (October 25) and was surrounded by his family at home when he closed his eyes after fighting a complicated illness. Kyle’s handler PC Paul Burns said: “Kyle spent his last hours with me, my wife and our three children who he loved dearly. “He sat by the children while they had a bath and lay with us in the eve – he was the most beautiful, loving and hardworking dog respected by all. “It’s not fair that such a natural police dog just coming into his prime with years more service to come has suffered this bad luck. “He had an amazing ability to switch between a loving family dog at home with the kids and our pet Shih Tzu to a highly driven police dog at work. “We are so proud to have had him in our lives – rest in peace Kyle.” Sergeant Andy Downie of Nottinghamshire Police Dog Section said: “I can’t put into words how much he will be missed and how widely the loss of Kyle will be felt across the whole section, as well as the public. “Kyle was such a fantastic police dog and made an outstanding team alongside his handler Paul. “Our thoughts are with Kyle’s family at this tragic time.”

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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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