K9 Mako – Ravenna, Ohio

Died 4/9/22
Handler – Officer Erb

4-year-old Ravenna Police K-9 Mako dies due to ‘several medical conditions’
Ravena Police announced “with a heavy heart” that 4-year-old K-9 Mako died after three years of dedicated service to the citizens of the city. Mako was diagnosed with several medical conditions last year that were able to be treated and maintained through medication until recently, RPD stated. His medical issues kept him from being able to work for several months, and all available options for treatment had been exhausted, according to RPD. RPD said his quality of life needed to be considered as his health rapidly declined. Mako passed away peacefully by his human partner’s side on April 9, RHP assured. He was a dual-purpose German Shepherd certified for patrol use and narcotics detection, according to RPD.RPD said Mako was a crucial part of numerous drug investigations alongside Patrolman Erb with:
• 199 total drug sniffs
• 58 felony drug arrests
• 55 misdemeanor drug arrests
With the 14 uses for K-9 presence, RPD said Mako also had:
• 74 assists with other agencies
• 30 tracks
• nine building searches
• seven apprehensions without bites
RPD shared the following sentiments:
“The Ravenna Police Department family is thankful for Mako’s three years of faithful service, and we will truly miss him. We also offer our condolences to the Erb Family for their loss. We want to give thanks to Hartville Vet Clinic, Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, and The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center for all their hard work and efforts to care for Mako and for the compassion they showed during his treatment. We would also thank the public for their support of our K9 program. EOW 4-9-2022”

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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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