K9 Iro – Anderson, California

Died 10/1/24

Anderson P.D. announces the passing of K9 Iro

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of K9 Iro. He passed away at home surrounded by his handler and family after losing a battle with a medical condition. K9 Iro joined the Anderson Police Department in March of 2016 and retired in June 2023.For those who may not have had the pleasure of meeting him personally, Iro had been an integral part of our police force, fearlessly serving our community for over seven years. Iro’s loyalty, intelligence, and unwavering dedication have made him an invaluable asset to our team and a cherished companion to his handler, Sergeant Eric Haynes.We would like to thank the countless citizens who support the K9-Unit. Thousands of people were able to observe Iro perform during K9 demos throughout his career. He was a very social dog which allowed many people to have the ability to pet and love on him.You will be severely missed Iro. Rest In Peace. For his memory Support and sign Police K-9 Bill Of Rights so they get the equipment for working and are taken care of when retired by criminals seized monies.for the medical benefits they deserve and worked for when retired. End of Watch 10-01-2024

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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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