K9 Hector – San Ramon, California

Died – 12/9/18
Handler – Officer Al Molien

Emotional farewell to beloved San Ramon police K9

The San Ramon Police Department is remembering a beloved member of the force, a police K9 named Hector. Interim Chief Craig Stevens wrote, “It is with tremendous sadness that I announce the passing of SRPD K9 Hector.”He went on to described the dog as a loyal partner that worked alongside Officer Al Molien for the past 6 years. The dog was put down Sunday morning after an emotional procession in which members of the department honored the 7-year-old canine, as he was escorted to a veterinary clinic. Hector was diagnosed with cancer several months ago and underwent chemotherapy. He returned to duty last month, but the cancer returned and progressed quickly, according to police officials. “He served not only the San Ramon community, but the community of Contra Costa County as well,” Interim Chief Stevens wrote, adding, “Hector was truly a staple of the San Ramon Police Department and he will be greatly missed.”

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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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