K9 Karo – Sutter County, California

Died – 7/24/18

Retired K-9 officer receives last salute

A retired California K-9 was saluted by his comrades as he took his last breaths on Tuesday. Karo was a sweet dog that was known for his wicked leg bites. As Sutter County K-9 Karo was euthanized, a law enforcement radio was playing in the background. Continuing a tradition at police funerals, the dispatcher called Karo’s name twice, and received no response. The dispatcher then said, “K-9 Karo faithfully served Sutter County from 2007 until 2018. Today, July 24, 2018 is his final call. Karo, thank you for your years of service for Sutter County. May you rest in peace. We have the watch from here.” Karo also received a salute from the Sutter County K-9 Association.

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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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