K9 Jax – Oxnard, California

Died – 1/17/18
Handler – Officer Daniel Casson

Beloved Oxnard police K-9 dies from inoperable tumor

A beloved member of the Oxnard Police Department suddenly passed away due to an inoperable tumor near his heart and lungs. K-9 Jax, a 5 1/2-year-old Belgian Malinois, began showing symptoms of an illness during regularly scheduled training on Jan. 17, according to Oxnard police. Jax was taken to a local veterinary hospital where medical personnel discovered a large tumor that had ruptured causing major internal bleeding. “The tumor was bleeding, further compounding his condition, and impeding his lung function,” said a statement by the Oxnard Police Department. “Surrounded by his partner/handling officer, family, and friends, Jax succumbed to his illness. “Our K9 officers are tightly bonded with their canine partners, who work tirelessly to help protect our community. Jax will be missed by many. Please keep Jax, his handler, and their family in your thoughts during this difficult time,” said Assistant Police Chief Jason Benites. Jax began working with the Oxnard Police Department in 2013 and was known as a driven and determined K-9. Jax’s most recent appearance was at the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade on the Lucy Pet Foundation float.

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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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