K9 Harley – MTA – New York

Died 4/27/20
Handler – Officer Denis Fitzpatrick

Canine Harley Passes

It is with deep regret that I announce the passing of Canine “Harley”, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Police Officer Denis Fitzpatrick (retired) of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. “Harley” was declining in his health the last couple of weeks and was having difficulties getting around. Denis and his family had to make the difficult decision that many of us have had to make and decided to end his suffering on Monday, April 27, 2020. Named in Honor of Sgt. Alan Kenwood of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. Sgt. Kenwood did honorably serve in law enforcement for over 35 years with Penn. Central PD, Con Rail PD, MNRR PD and completed his career with the MTA PD. On Sunday, April 17, 2005 while riding his Harley Davidson he tragically died in a motorcycle accident. All who know Sgt. Kenwood knew of his love for Harley Davidson motorcycles. Officer Denis Fitzpatrick and “Harley” attended Explosive Detection Canine Training (EDC) from October 2005 to December 2005 at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. As a team they held certifications as an EDC from NYS DCJS, ATF NORT, CPWDA and USPCA. Canine Harley was also trained in tracking and evidence/article recovery. “Harley” enjoyed an active and vigorous police career. As a Canine Team assigned to patrol the 14 counties of the MTA System, Police Officer Fitzpatrick and “Harley” had been charged with protecting many high level federal, state and local dignitaries and frequently assisted many local agencies in finding fugitives. “Harley” was 15 1/2 years old when he passed.

Lt. Finucane MTA PD – Canine Unit/Special Operations Division

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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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