K9 Guus – Shreveport, Louisiana

Handler – Corporal Jeff Hammer

Shreveport police mourn loss of retired K-9 Guus

The Shreveport Police Department has announced the passing of K-9 Guus (pronounced “Juice”), who died overnight surrounded by those who loved him.K-9 Guus joined the Shreveport Police Department in February 2015 after being trained in Holland, where he competed in KMPV events. Born on Sept. 6, 2010, Guus quickly proved to be one of the highest-scoring canines ever hired by the department.Guus’ career was marked by many notable achievements, but none more significant than his bravery on the night of Nov. 8, 2019. It was then that Guus played a pivotal role in apprehending 37-year-old Dwayne Watkins, who was running from the scene following the tragic murders of Heather and Kelly Jose.”Guus’ courage and dedication helped bring Watkins to justice,” the police department said.After a distinguished career, Guus retired from active duty in 2021. He spent his retirement years living peacefully with his loving family and his former handler.”K-9 Guus will always be remembered for his unwavering drive and affectionate demeanor. His service to the Shreveport Police Department and the community will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service, Juice,” the department said.

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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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