K9 Ajax – Fort Lee, New Jersey

Died 6/21/24
Handler – Officer John Reuter

Fort Lee Police Department Mourns the Loss of K9 Officer Ajax

The Fort Lee Police Department has announced the passing of K9 Officer Ajax, who died on Friday, June 21. Ajax, a distinguished member of the police force from 2013 to 2021, was known for his expertise in tracking and narcotics detection.Throughout his service, Ajax worked closely with Police Officer John Reuter, earning numerous certifications and accolades for his skills and bravery. His contributions included locating criminal suspects and assisting in searches for missing persons, demonstrating profound loyalty and heroism that profoundly impacted the community.The department expresses its deep condolences to Retired Police Officer John Reuter and his family during this difficult time. K9 Ajax’s legacy of dedication and courage will be long remembered by all who knew him. Rest in Peace, K9 Ajax.

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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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