K9 Hunter – Morgantown, West Virginia

Died 9/6/22
Handler – Officer D. Helms

End of watch announced after death of Morgantown, West Virginia, Police K-9 from spinal disorder

“It is with deep sadness that the Morgantown Police Department announces the end of watch for K-9 Hunter on this date,” the department announced in a news release. K-9 Hunter was certified at Shallow Creek Kennels and was partnered with MPO D. Helms. During their partnership, the team was an asset to the department and citizens of Morgantown, conducting numerous narcotics searches and performing several tracks throughout the years, according to the release. The department also thanked veterinarians Drs. George Seiler and Melinda Thomas-Dietrich; the Paw Prints Veterinary Clinic staff; and High Meadow Pet Crematory for their treatment, support and services.

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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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