K9 Kubo – Charlestown, Indiana

Died 11/20/23
Handler – Sgt. Ben Bertram

Retired Charlestown Police K-9 dies nearly 5

We are saddened to announce the passing of retired Charlestown Police Department K9, Kubo; end of watch 11/20/2023. K9 Kubo served the Charlestown community from March 2012 through retirement in November 2017; as the dedicated and faithful duty partner of beloved CHPD Sgt. Ben Bertram, 33, (EOW 12/12/2018). Bertram was trying to make a traffic stop when Benjamin Eads took off. During the pursuit, investigators said Bertram lost control of his cruiser and hit a tree in the front yard of a home. He died at the scene.Bertram had been on the police force for nearly a decade in his hometown. Following Sgt. Bertram’s line of duty death K9 Kubo went to live with Ben’s parents, Luke & Diane Bertram, where he was spoiled & adored.His family said at the time that he was the “biggest dog lover ever, and it showed. K9 Kubo was certified in both narcotics and utility patrol work; responsible for countless narcotic seizures, apprehensions, and service. K9 Kubo, a Belgian Malinois / Dutch Shepherd mix breed; was 12 years of age when departing us. Kubo was an amazing Police K-9 and will be eternally missed. Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts are with the Bertram family. We take comfort in the memories of Sgt. Bertram & K9 Kubo’s time here with us and we find joy in knowing they are once again reunited.

Rest in Peace K9 Kubo
E.O.W. 11/20/2023

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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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