K9 Kimber – Martinsville, Indiana

Handler – Officer Michelle Weaver

Martinsville Police Department mourns sudden loss of K9 Kimber after 5 years of service

The Martinsville Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved members, K9 Kimber.The service dog passed away after succumbing to a sudden and untreatable illness, the department said. Kimber was put to sleep while surrounded by her handler, family, and close friends.Kimber served alongside Officer Michelle Weaver for the past five years, specializing in narcotics detection and community outreach.“Kimber brought joy to countless people, particularly children, as she attended events like school visits and the county fair,” the department said in a statement. “Her enthusiasm and friendly nature made her an invaluable presence within our community.”The Martinsville Police Department said Kimber was escorted through the city on her way to the veterinary clinic before her passing.“This loss is deeply felt not only by Officer Weaver and her family but also by the officers who worked alongside Kimber every day,” the department said. “We ask that you keep Officer Weaver, her family, and all of our officers in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this incredibly difficult time.”

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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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