K9 Murphy – MTA – New York

It is with deep regret that I announce the passing of canine “Murphy”, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Officer Kenneth Johnson of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. Officer Johnson had to make the difficult decision on January 30, 2018 due to Canine Murphy’s diminishing health. “Murphy” was named is in honor of Michael Murphy, a highly decorated US Navy SEAL who was killed on June 28, 2005, after his team was compromised and surrounded by Taliban forces near Asadabad, Afghanistan.“Murphy” and Officer Kenneth Johnson were assigned to the MTA Police Department Special Operations Division where they protected the citizens of the Metropolitan NYC Area by deterring acts of terrorism and protected countless dignitaries including two sitting United States Presidents. They successfully prevented and solved numerous crimes throughout their career. “Murphy” was certified by the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) in Patrol and Explosives Detection. In addition, the team graduated from the MTA PD Canine Training Center “Mass Transit Tactical Canine Program”. “Murphy”, Officer Johnsons loyal and trusted partner will be especially missed by the Johnson family, especially the children, Kyle and Brandon whom he lived to protect and play with.

Sgt. Edward O’Flaherty–Special Operations Division

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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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