K9 Boss – Jerome, Idaho

Died – 1/29/25
Handler – Lt. Bohling

Retired police dog K9 Boss remembered for his wagging tail and impactful career

The Jerome County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its retired police K9 named Boss.The Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday K9 Boss, a black and brown German Shepard, passed away on Jan. 29. Lt. Bohling, K9 Boss’s handler, began working together in 2017 until the dog retired in 2023. “After his retirement, K9 Boss lived in luxury with his handler, Lt. Bohling. He got to chase his ball as often as he wanted and was spoiled with endless love and attention,” officials said.The Sheriff’s Office said during K9 Boss’s career, he assisted in numerous arrests and helped protect his community, and when he wasn’t working and was interacting with the public, his tail was always wagging.One of his biggest achievements was assisting the Idaho State Police in discovering illegal and exotic snakes and illegal drugs during a traffic stop. Officials said after an investigation, authorities found an illegal exotic animal trading ring, which all started with K9 Boss’s efforts.”K9 Boss will be greatly missed as he could always be counted on for his wagging tail and overgrown puppy dog demeanor when not working. Rest in peace K9 Boss! You will always be in our hearts,” officials wrote in a news release.

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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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