K9 Grendel – Oregon City, Oregon

Handler – Officer Jason Pohl

Oregon City mourns loss of beloved K9 officer Grendel

The Oregon City Police Department is mourning the loss of its first narcotics detection dog, K9 Grendel, who passed away after a sudden diagnosis of cancer.K9 Grendel was taken to an emergency veterinarian, where it was determined he was suffering from internal bleeding due to cancer.After consulting with the doctor and considering all options, the difficult decision was made to put him down.K9 Grendel joined the department nine years ago and was partnered with Officer Pohl. He quickly became a beloved member of the department and was known for his dedication to the Oregon City community.Over the years, K9 Grendel and Officer Pohl formed an exceptional team, playing a crucial role in locating dangerous drugs, including significant amounts of fentanyl. Their efforts were instrumental in removing numerous drug dealers from the streets, contributing to the safety of Oregon City and the surrounding metro area.In addition to his detection duties, K9 Grendel was a cherished presence in the community. He frequently visited local schools, bringing joy to children and aiding in drug education efforts.K9 Grendel will be remembered as a faithful friend, family member, and community servant. He was also known for his love of eating blueberries straight from the plant.The Oregon City Police Department expressed gratitude for K9 Grendel’s service, stating, “K9 Grendel, you served well, your impact has been immeasurable, and you will not be forgotten.”The department asks the community to keep Officer Pohl, his family, and the department in their thoughts and prayers during this time of mourning.

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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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