K9 Iron – Mequon, Wisconsin

Handler – Sgt. Jacob Schiller

Mequon P.D. mourns sudden and unexpected passing of retired K9 Iron

With heavy hearts, we share the news of the sudden and unexpected passing of retired K9 Iron. Iron was brought to our department with the assistance of the @mtcfgives in 2015 where Iron served alongside his handler, Sgt. Jacob Schiller, for 8 1/2 years, lending his exceptional skills to numerous tracks, apprehensions, and drug arrests while on patrol with Sgt. Schiller at the Mequon Police Department. After his retirement in March of 2023 at the age of 10, Iron enjoyed a well-deserved retirement at home with Sgt. Schiller and his family. His sudden departure has left a profound void in their lives, and they are grappling with the loss of a cherished member of their family.As we reflect on Iron’s service and companionship, let us keep Sgt. Schiller and his family in our thoughts. Iron’s memory will forever be cherished, and he will be dearly missed. Rest in peace, dear Iron, you will always be remembered as the bestest boy.

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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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