K9 Aika – Nez Perce, Idaho

Died 12/1/21 

Nez Perce police K9 Aika passes away

Today was a sad day for us. Our beloved K9 Aika (retired) passed over the rainbow bridge. Aika was 14 years young, had arthritis, and had recently been diagnosed with cancer. Aika passed away with her lifelong partner/handler by her side. K9 Aika started her career with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office before retiring with Nez Perce County. During her career she tracked 6 suspects, located over 37 lbs of methamphetamine, 7 lbs of heroin, and 10 oz of cocaine. K9 Aika even had a career in Hollywood, as she starred in the movie, We’re The Millers. Rest In Peace sweet girl, you will be forever missed and always in our hearts. May you run to your hearts desire, eat all the treats, and never run out of snuggles. K9 Aika End Of Watch December 1, 2021. Go with God. Your fellow K9 brothers and sisters will have your watch from here.

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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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