K9 Kilo – Quincy, Illinois

Died – 8/7/23
Handler – Deputy Chief Mike Tyler

QPD mourns the loss of K9 Kilo: Beloved police dog who served and retired as a family member

A canine that had retired from the Quincy Police Department passed away in the comfort of his former partner and family.K9 Kilo, a Belgian Malinois-Dutch Shepherd, became a member of the Quincy Police Department, QPD, on August 4, 2011. Kilo and his partner, then officer now Deputy Chief Mike Tyler, were certified in drug detection, tracking individuals, area/building searches, evidence recovery and criminal apprehension. As a K9 team, Mike and Kilo were in high demand to assist other local, county and state agencies,” QPD wrote on a Facebook post. “Kilo had a successful career with many drug seizures. He was a favorite among local schools and organizations for his community demonstrations that showed off his special training and extraordinary skills.As a K9 team, Mike and Kilo were in high demand to assist other local, county and state agencies. Kilo had a successful career with many drug seizures. He was a favorite among local schools and organizations for his community demonstrations that showed off his special training and extraordinary skills. When he wasn’t working, Kilo lived with Mike and his family. His favorite places were running the fence with his neighbors and most recently, lounging on the couch, the post continued. Kilo officially retired from duty in December 2019, truly becoming a part of the family. He enjoyed his role as a family pet but never lost the drive to want to work with his long time partner. Kilo was full of life and energy, only recently falling ill.” “The members of the Quincy Police Department extend our condolences to Mike and his family and we thank canine Kilo for his years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Quincy,” QPD wrote in the post. On Monday August 7, 2023, Mike lost his loyal partner, friend and family member. Kilo passed away in the comfort and care of his beloved family.

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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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