K9 Jackie – Richmond, Texas

Handler – , Officer Todd Ganey

Richmond Police Department mourns death of beloved K-9 cop

Hearts are heavy at the Richmond Police Department today after loyal K-9 officer, Jackie, was laid to rest. Jackie, a German Shepherd Dog, was euthanized after a 16-month-long battle with cancer. She was 9-years-old. According to Lieutenant Lowell Neinast, Jackie was a narcotics officer that was responsible for the seizure of several million dollars worth of drug cartel money that was being transported to and from Mexico. She also located several thousands of pounds of illegal narcotics. “She was one of the best K-9 officers we’ve ever had,” Neinast said. Jackie took her work seriously, Neinast noted, but she took playtime seriously, too. “She just had the friendliest demeanor you would ever see in a dog. She was very active and very playful.” Despite her illness, Jackie remained an upbeat and loyal officer until her death. “She remained a loyal and true dog to the end,” Neinast said. “She served with honor.” Neinast said that the whole department is mourning her loss. “She was a friend to all of us. Everyone loved her,” he said. Jackie’s handler, Officer Todd Ganey, is especially devastated by her loss. She lived with Ganey, and Ganey cared for her through her battle with cancer. “This is really tough for (Ganey),” Neinast said. Neinast added, “She served the residents of Fort Bend County, and all of Texas as well. She won’t be forgotten.”

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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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