K9 Khiya – Quincy, Massachusetts

1st Handler – Police Chief Richard Grimes

2nd Handler – Officer James Cassidy

Quincy Police Mourn The Loss Of Beloved Retired K9 Khiya

The Quincy Police Department is mourning the passing of a beloved retired Narcotics/Patrol Canine named Khiya. Khiya lived to be fourteen years old and served Quincy residents from 2009 to 2016. The hardworking police dog was previously owned by former Weymouth Police Chief Richard Grimes, then later donated to the Quincy Police Department when he says he realized her exceptionally high drive and talents. Alongside her partner, Officer James Cassidy, Khiya set the standard for canine narcotics interdiction. According to Quincy police, Khiya spent her last four years in retirement, enjoying time with Officer Cassidy and his family.  “Her service to our citizens was commendable in all aspects. She will be dearly missed and always remembered by officers,” says the Quincy Police Department.

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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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