K9 Harry – Darlington County, South Carolina

Handler – Sgt. Hause

Darlington County Mourns K9 Harry

Members of law enforcement in Darlington County said goodbye to a retired four-legged officer. Harry died overnight at the age of 12, according to a Hartsville Police Department Facebook post. He began his career with the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office in 2009 and was assigned to the Special Enforcement Unit where his primary duties were narcotics and suspect detection. Harry often worked along I-20 with his handler, Sgt. Hause. The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office said Harry was responsible for the largest seizures of drugs in Darlington County during his career and also assisted officers with tracking multiple violent felons and wanted suspects. Harry also protected his handler on more than one occasion. “He was awarded two awards from the sheriff’s association during his service. Always the first to be called upon. Harry left the most memorable impressions with everyone he came in contact with. He was truly loved. His legacy will live on forever, and he will be greatly missed,” the Hartsville Police Department said on Facebook. Harry retired in 2016 and enjoyed his retirement with Hause, where he was a part of a loving family.

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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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