K9 Kilo – Seekonk, Massachusetts

Handler – Officer Adam Laprade

Retired Seekonk K-9 dies

The Seekonk Police Department is mourning a retired member of their K-9 unit this weekend. The police departmen announced on Friday night that Retired K-9 Kilo, who joined the department in 2013, had “developed a sudden medical condition” on Wednesday evening and died “peacefully.” Kilo’s handler, K-9 Officer Adam Laprade, was at his side. Kilo a “superstar” had a strong impact on the community he served for four years. In addition to getting drugs and weapons off the streets, as well as apprehending suspects, Kilo “brought smiles” to everyone he came in contact with, whether it was within the Seekonk police station or about town. The successful addition of Kilo led the way for two new K-9’s to be added to the unit. Laprade wrote on Facebook, “Kilo, thank you for your daily protection and giving me the world,” Laprade said. “You overcame every obstacle without hesitation. I will always be proud to be your partner and Dad. Rest Easy, Kilo.” Kilo retired from the department in 2017 after three years working with the police force. Prior to that, Kilo worked with Laprade in Maryland for three years before joining the department in 2014.

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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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