K9 Nico – Boston, Massachusetts

THE BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES THE PASSING OF RETIRED BPD K-9 NICO

The Boston Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired BPD K-9 Nico. Nico retired in 2020 after 9 years of service to the City of Boston as a dual purpose Patrol and Explosive Ordnance Detection K-9.During his career, Nico worked in support of our patrol officers, leading to numerous high priority arrests as well as the recovery of 26 firearms, more than 85 shell casings and numerous pieces of evidence. K-9 Nico responded to the tragic events of the 2013 Boston Marathon and was involved in the resulting manhunt several days later in Watertown. Nico also was involved in hundreds of protective bomb sweeps during numerous local events including several MLB World Series, NBA Finals and NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs as well as the many Duck Boat Parades that often followed those events. We are certain that the service of K-9 Nico over the years helped protect our city and the officers who proudly serve to keep our communities safe. The men and women of the Boston Police Department extend our sympathies to his handler and partner as we thank BPD K-9 Nico for his years of service.

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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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