K9 Edo – Drumright, Oklahoma

Died – 2/11/18
Handler – Officer Brian Gooch

Drumright Police Lose Beloved K-9

It is with great sorrow that Drumright Police announces the passing of our K9, “Edo” “Edo” passed away on 2-11-18 from natural causes. Born on 1-15-2005, “Edo” began his career with handler Brian Gooch in 2007. The team came to Drumright Police in 2009 and remained until his retirement in 2015. “Edo” obtained his State Certification 9 times and was an invaluable member of our team. “Edo” had more drug arrests and apprehensions accredited to him than any other K9 for Drumright Police. “Edo” also loved his visits to the local schools and daycares to let the children see and pet him. The bond between a handler and their K9 is something you can only describe if you have lived it, and as a handler myself, I can say that the bond between Gooch and “Edo” was unbreakable. “Edo” was fully devoted day and night, on duty and off. “Edo” was awarded a, well deserved, Oklahoma State Legislature citation for his service in 2015, and finished out his retirement in the loving care of his handler. “Edo” served with honor and courage and will be greatly missed by our family. Our hearts go out to his handler Gooch and his family for their loss. “Edo” was not only an Officer, but a member of their family. RIP K9 “Edo”. You have served your community well. We are honored to have served with you and to call you our own. We will take it from here.

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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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