K9 Rony – Davis County – Utah

Died – 7/4/20
Handler – Deputy Brad Larsen

Davis County K9 dies after months of health-related issues

A Davis County Sheriff’s K9 died Saturday morning after months of health-related issues. In a press release issued by Davis County Sheriff, 6-year-old Rony began his K9 career with their department when he was 15 months old after he was handpicked by his handler, Deputy Brad Larsen. The two have been inseparable ever since. Rony was trained in drug detection, patrol/tracking, deputy protection, building and area searches, and the apprehension of suspects. In April of this year, Rony was diagnosed with cervical spine issues. Multiple tests were conducted and numerous medications were prescribed in an effort to treat him, but his condition continued to progress and he died at his home. “Our K9s are integral to enforcement operations and strengthen our abilities to respond to emergencies,” said Sheriff Kelly V. Sparks. “Rony had been struggling with medical issues for the last few months and was receiving care to address those issues. We are sad to learn of his passing and grateful to know he will no longer be in pain.”Rony was one of three K9s within the Davis County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division and was recently featured in A&E Network’s ultimate K9 competition series “America’s Top Dog.”

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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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