K9 Chandler – Temple University, Pennsylvania

Died – 7/28/24
Handler – Officer Natalie Sherman

Temple University Police K9 Chandler dies

A Temple University police K9 passed away due to a medical condition on Sunday. The Temple Public Safety Facebook page posted the announcement, writing in part, “It is with extreme sadness and a heavy heart we announce K9 Chandler passed away today due to a medical condition. “The dog was 10 years old and had served the Temple community for six years, officers say. There is no word yet on what the medical condition in this case was.K9 Chandler worked with his handler, Temple Police Officer Natalie Sherman, every day, according to the post. Officers described Chandler as selfless, brave, and a dedicated dog who spent most of his life in public service and community outreach. “He was also a special member of our department family and holds a beloved place in all our hearts,” the Facebook announcement read. “Please keep K9 Chandler and Police Officer Sherman in your thoughts and prayers. “A formal memorial service is expected to be announced next week.

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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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