K9 Argo – Alameda, California

Handler – Officer Dubon

Beloved Alameda police K-9 ‘Argo’ passes away

A beloved police dog that served with the Alameda Police Department for five years has passed away, according to a post from the department. “Argo” served the Alameda community from 2014 until 2019 until his retirement, Alameda PD said.During his years of service, police said Argo was involved in numerous community events, operations and narcotic detections along with his handler, Officer Dubon. Argo also won numerous awards for his tracking skills.Additionally, Argo played a “significant role” in resolving numerous cases in Alameda, police said.Following his retirement, Argo enjoyed his days with his handlers’ family, which were “filled with love, many exciting jumps into pools, and a relaxing life as a beloved companion,” police said.“We are forever grateful for K-9 Argo’s service and the bond he shared with our department and the community,” police said. “K-9 Argo will always be in our hearts and his legacy will never be forgotten.”Argo passed away from an incurable genetic condition, police said.

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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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