K9 Neva – Waldo, Maine

Died – 3/25/19
Handler – Officer Merl Reed

Waldo County Sheriff’s first-ever K-9 dies

The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office announced March 25 the loss of “one of their own,” beloved chocolate Labrador retriever Neva. Neva served as the department’s drug detection dog following her graduation from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in 2006 until her retirement in 2014. Neva was the county’s first K-9, “joining our family in July of 2006 and served alongside each of us for eight years.” Neva was best-known for the numerous demonstrations she gave to schools and groups around the county. The post goes on to say Neva was a “kind and gentle soul that touched the heart of everyone she met.” “We thank Neva for her many years of service to the citizens of Waldo County. We thank her partner, Merl Reed, for working alongside and caring for her for those eight years.” Neva spent her retirement years with Deputy Reed and his family. “Know that we will never forget you Neva, rest in peace old friend! We have the watch from here,” the post was signed by Chief Deputy Jason Trundy.

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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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