K9 Fred – Avon, England

Died – 3/25/25
Handler – Sergeant Dalrymple

Police issue heartfelt tribute as ‘loyal’ police dog dies

Avon and Somerset Police have announced the passing of an “incredible” police dog this morning (March 25). The police force released a heartfelt tribute to PD Fred, who it said will be remembered for his “dedicated service to our communities”. “With a heavy heart, we are announcing the passing of PD Fred,” Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement. “An incredible explosive search dog, Fred got to experience many different events throughout his long career. “He was deployed to Northern Ireland, served at both the Commonwealth and Olympic Games, and had the honor of searching Westminster Abbey on the evening of Her Majesty’s funeral.” The police said that Fred and his handler, Sergeant Dalrymple, were constant supporters of the WAGs charity that aid police dogs across Avon and Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. Together they raised money for the charity by completing the Three Peaks, including Ben Nevis, as well as abseiling down Avon and Somerset Police’s comms tower at Headquarters with TV presenter Alex Lovell. The statement added: “We will remember Fred for his dedicated service to our communities, but also the loyal companionship to his family. “Rest in peace, ‘The Colonel’.”

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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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