K9 Nikki – Tama, Iowa

Died 7/7/15
Handler – Deputy Joe Quandt

Tama Co. sheriff K9 deputy dies suddenly

The Tama County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of K9 deputy Nikki, who died after a sudden illness Tuesday. “Upon being taken to Iowa State University Emergency Vet Clinic, it was determined that she had cancer in her lungs that had started to spread throughout her body. Sadly, there was nothing the doctors could do to help her as the cancer was too far advanced,” the announcement stated. K9 Nikki was with the Tama County Sheriff’s Office for six years. Throughout her career, she attained numerous awards and accomplishments. Deputies said she assisted in countless narcotic investigations as well as assisting in locating numerous individuals. “K9 Nikki was a tremendous asset to the Tama County Sheriff’s Office. K9 Nikki will forever be remembered for her happy-go-lucky demeanor and her eager readiness to work and perform. Our heartfelt condolences go to her handler, Deputy Joe Quandt.”

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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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