K9 Derro – Loudon County, Tennessee

Died – 5/3/16
Handler – Sgt. Michael Watkins

Loudon Co. Sheriff’s Office mourning K9

Sad news from the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office. The department announced Tuesday that one of their K9 officers, Derro, had to be euthanized due to health complications. Derro, a 10-year-old Belgian Malinois, was handled by Sgt. Michael Watkins. The two had recently competed in United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) Region 8 field trials in Loudon, where they finished third in the patrol competition. He had worked with the department for four years. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sgt. Watkins and his family during this difficult time. K9 Derro was a huge asset to the LCSO and the Loudon County Community and will be forever remembered! Rest in peace our 4 legged brother!”

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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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