K9 Haro – Phoenix, Arizona

Died 9/7/21

Handler – Officer Lin

The Phoenix Police Department and Lin family are mourning the loss of one of their own, recently retired K9 Haro. Haro passed away on Tuesday. surrounded by his family after a battle with kidney disease.  Those who knew Haro best describe him as a happy and social dog, who had the heart of a warrior. No task or mission was too big for K9 Haro. He was responsible for getting countless bad guys and narcotics off the streets of Phoenix during his career. He served the citizens of Phoenix from March 2013 to September 2020. Haro made a huge impact on the city of Phoenix, as well as everyone who was lucky enough to know him. Haro made the good guys smile and the bad guys wish they were good guys. Haro was the kind of dog that made a lasting impression on everyone he met. And that is why we know he will live on in the hearts and memories of countless people. Haro retired with his handler, Officer Lin, last year and spent his retirement being spoiled and loved by the Lin family. He was a beloved member of the Lin family. And while he may of just passed, he is already deeply missed. Please join us in keeping the Lin family and Phoenix Police Department in your thoughts and prayers. Rest easy K9 Haro. We will never forget you 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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