K9 Burris – MTA, New York

Died 7/20/17
Handler – Officer Brian McCormack

PASSING OF MTA PD CANINE “BURRIS”

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Canine Burris, the very recently retired canine partner of Police Officer Brian McCormack. Officer McCormack had to make the difficult decision on July 20, 2017 due to Canine Burris’s diminishing health. Canine Burris faithfully served Police Officer McCormack and vigilantly protected the people of the States of New York and Connecticut as a patrol and explosive detection canine. During his active career, Burris assisted Officer McCormack at many critical incidents always making sure his partner came home safe. Officer McCormack and Canine Burris assisted the MTA Detectives, Patrol Units and outside agencies by recovering evidence at crime scenes, tracking down criminals and checking for explosives in high profile locations of the Metro NYC area. Burris was certified by the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) in Explosives Detection and Patrol. In addition, the team graduated from the MTA PD Canine Training Center “Mass Transit Tactical Canine Program”. Canine Burris was named in honor of Sergeant Darryl Burris of the Cold Spring Police Department who died in an auto accident on his way home from canine training on November 15, 2007. Canine Burris will always be remembered as a loyal partner, friend and family member of the McCormack’s and MTA Police family.

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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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