K9 Hutch – Kenosha, Wisconsin

Died – 11/6/23
Handler – Lt. Jurgens

Kenosha Police Department K-9 Officer Hutch dies from illness

A Kenosha Police Department K9 has unexpectedly died from a previously undetected cancerous tumor.On Monday, K-9 unit Hutch suddenly became ill and was taken to an area veterinary clinic for testing, the department said in a prepared statement. The German Shepherd was then referred to a specialist who determined Hutch had massive internal bleeding, likely due to a previously undetected cancerous tumor. On that same day, and after heavy deliberation, Hutch was allowed to peacefully pass away with his family by his side. The team also completed numerous public demonstrations throughout the area.”Lt. Jurgens would like to thank everyone who engaged and trained with Hutch, came to his demonstrations, donated to the KPD Canine Unit fund, and sends a special thank you to the veterinary teams who provided Hutch with kind and compassionate care on his last day,” the department said.”Without these support and contributions, Canine Hutch’s career would not have been possible. Rest easy Hutch.”

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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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