K9 Maverick – Kent, New York

Died – 3/19/23
Handler – handler Sergeant Corey Ashe

Unexpected medical emergency claims life of Kent K9 Police Officer

The Town of Kent Poice Department has announced that at the young age of 7 K-9 Maverick passed away after suffering an “unexpected medical emergency”. Maverick passed away peacefully with his handler and family on March 19th. Maverick started his career in the Town of Kent alongside his handler Sergeant Corey Ashe in 2017 and like most handlers and K9s, they developed a strong bond immediately according to police. Maverick was a dually certified K-9 holding certifications as a patrol and narcotics detection K-9 and was also a member of the Putnam County Emergency Response Team. K-9 Maverick had a successful and decorated career and just last month successfully tracked a suspect after a domestic disturbance, which led police to apprehend the subject. Police remembered Maverick on Facebook saying, “K9 Maverick made a considerable impact on our community not only while on patrol, but at community events as well. Maverick’s work ethic was matched only by his joy. When he wasn’t on patrol, he loved being with his family. The Town of Kent Police Department will miss him dearly and be forever grateful for his service.”After the police posted the heartfelt message, hundreds of folks began commenting and sharing condolences, “I am so very sorry for Sergeant Ashe and the entire Kent PD. Maverick may you rest in eternal peace and thank you for your service”, “Cross that rainbow bridge and know that you are a hero K9 Maverick. Thank you for your service and my heart goes out to your handler and his family because I’m sure you weren’t just a partner but a family member”.Rest in peace Maverick!

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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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