K9 Cora – Moss Point, Mississippi

Died – 10/18/18
Handler – Officer Delaney Waltman

Moss Point PD announces death of K-9 officer Cora

The Moss Point Police Department announced the death of a beloved member this week. Cora, a 10-year-old Belgian Malinois K-9 officer, died Oct. 18 from natural causes. Cora joined the department in October 2011 and was used for narcotics detection, tracking suspect apprehension and officer protection. During her service with the Moss Point Police Department, Cora assisted her handler of four years Officer Delaney Waltman in many arrests, including seven apprehensions. Cora was also a proud recipient of a Purple Heart, as she was shot in the leg in the line of duty in 2013 during a case of mistaken identity. Cora lived with Waltman and was a member of his family. [ South Mississippi Strong: Officer and K9 patrolling Moss Point make a dynamic duo ] “Cora served the city well during her watch. She was a loyal officer and a loved member of the MPPD family. She will be missed,” said Police Chief Brandon Ashley.

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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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