K9 Chase – Washington County , Oregon

Died 12/2/20
Handler – Deputy Zaugg
Handler – Deputy Terry

It is with great sadness WCSO shares the passing of K9 Chase. Chase passed away on December 2, 2020 due to an unexpected medical emergency. During Chase’s career he partnered with Deputy Zaugg and Deputy Terry and served the community of Washington County from 2015 – 2020 as a patrol dog, part of the Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT) and finally as a narcotics detection dog. Chase holds a special place in the hearts of the Zaugg and Terry families, the WCSO family, and the entire community. Chase was a hard-working dog who earned the title of Top Dog three separate years at the annual Washington County K-9 Trials. Forever a friendly crowd favorite, Chase always welcomed some love and attention at community events. Thank you Chase for your service to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Washington County. We miss you already

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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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