K9 Blesk – Colorado Springs, Colorado

Died – 9/4/18

Retired Colorado Springs Police K-9 dies of cancerous tumor

The Colorado Springs Police Department K-9 Unit expressed great sadness in saying goodbye to a dedicated four-legged officer that served the city for nearly eight years. The police unit said retired CSPD Canine Blesk was rushed to the emergency veterinary hospital Tuesday for a medical issue. It was then discovered Blesk had a cancerous tumor that erupted, CSPD said. Blesk was assigned to the Colorado Springs Airport as an explosives canine, serving the city from October 2010 to January 2018. He retired home to his family in January. He was recognized for his lengthy service to the city and the Colorado Springs Police Department, as he was involved in a number of dignitary events including POTUS, VPOUTS, and many other VIPs. Our deepest condolences to Blesk’s family and we thank you for your service!

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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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