K9 Hamma – Hanover, Virginia

Died – 2/10/25

Hanover County Sheriff’s Office mourning death of retired K9 Hamma

The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of one of their retired K9s.K9 Hamma joined the force in 2012. He earned his first certification in 2013 as a mantrailing bloodhound.”For eight dedicated years, he faithfully served Hanover County, using his incredible nose to help bring missing loved one’s home and assist in critical investigations,” the sheriff’s office said.Hamma retired in December 2021. The sheriff’s office said he “spent his well-earned retirement surrounded by love, living out his days with his handler and family.””Though he is no longer by our side, his legacy of service and loyalty will never be forgotten. Our deepest condolences go out to Hamma’s closest friend and faithful handler during this difficult time. Thank you, K9 Hamma, for your years of service. Rest easy, good boy.”

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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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