K9 Mylo – Stark, Ohio

Died 7/14/24
Handler – Captain Michael Greene

Legacy of bravery: Retired Stark County K-9 Mylo dies

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of retired K-9 Mylo, whose four paws enforced the laws for five years.K-9 Mylo’s “distinguished career” alongside Capt. Michael Greene began in 2016, SCSO said.While he played a “crucial role” protecting the Civil Division at the Stark County Courthouse, SCSO stated he also assisted in:
• murder investigations
• bomb threats
• firearm and weapon searches

SCSO listed K-9 Mylo’s “exemplary skills” were sought after by:
• local agencies
• Federal Bureau of Investigations
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
• Secret Service
“Mylo regularly showcased his extraordinary abilities in the Ohio Police and Fire games, where he consistently earned bronze, silver, and gold medals, year after year,” SCSO reminisced. “The partnership between Captain Greene and Mylo exemplified dedication and service, leaving a lasting impact on our community.”K9-Mylo hung up his badge and retired in 2021, according to SCSO.SCSO said he spent his golden years living a “peaceful life” with Capt. Greene and his wife, Stark County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Det. Rebecca Greene.He crossed the Rainbow Bridge on July 14, SCSO confirmed.‘Legacy of bravery‘: Retired Stark County K-9 Mylo dies(Stark County Sheriff’s Office) “We extend our deepest gratitude for Mylo’s years of service and the safety he provided to Stark County,” SCSO stated. “His legacy of bravery and excellence will not be forgotten, and he will be profoundly missed. Rest in peace, Mylo.”

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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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