K9 Halo – University of Akron, Ohio

Died – 3/29/22
Handler – Officer Helmick

University of Akron Police K-9 Halo dies after 10 years of service

Some may say University of Akron Police K-9 Halo has earned her namesake after crossing the Rainbow Bridge on March 29. The University of Akron Police Department announced the passing of K-9 Halo while asking the community to “please keep Officer Helmick in your thoughts during this very difficult time of losing her partner and friend.”“K9 Halo, thank you for your service over the past 10 years, your dedication to the department and the protection over your partner. Rest In Peace. EOW 3/29/2022,” UAPD stated.

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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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