K9 Nick – Beloit, Wisconsin

Died – 6/18/18
Handler – Officer Brian Daughtery

Retired Beloit Police Department K-9 Nick dies

It is with a heavy heat that we inform you of the passing of K9 Nick who proudly served our community from 9/21/2006 until his retirement on 5/12/2013. K9 Nick worked with Officer (now Sergeant) Brian Daughtery during those years and lived with Brian and his family until his passing this morning. Nick worked hard to keep our community safe, and we were so proud to have him as a part of our team. Our thoughts, prayers, and condolences go to Sgt. Daughtery and his family as we know that the bond of a dog especially a K9 and its handler/owner is second to none. We know Nick is with our other K9s including Mike and others and they are still watching over us. Rest In Peace Nick. Gone but not forgotten. We have your watch.

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.