K9 Cyrus – Kingman, Arizona

Died – 7/16/17
Handler – Cpl. Bill, Fancher

Kingman PD puts down K9 officer who had deadly disease

On Tuesday, July 16th, K9 Cyrus, was put down after it was determined that he had the deadly disease brucellosis. Brucellosis is a rare, but deadly disease caused by a bacterium. It occurs worldwide and affects all kinds of dogs, and can also be transmitted from dogs to humans. Cyrus had been having physical problems for the past several months and was not on active duty. After several visits to different veterinarians it was determined that he had the disease. Sadly, there is no guaranteed cure for this infection in dogs. As the disease is zoonotic (capable of spreading to humans), tragically, euthanasia of infected animals is recommended, as it was in Cyrus’ case. Cyrus’ remains will be laid to rest, at a future date, with those of Amigo, who died almost 1 year ago. While being put down Cyrus was accompanied by his handler Cpl. Bill, Fancher, his family and members of his KPD family. Cyrus began his service with KPD in October 2015. Cyrus was a hardworking and very capable K9 officer. He will be missed.

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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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