K9 Niko – Fontana, California

Died – 7/26/15

Fontana Police Department’s youngest K9 dies

The Fontana Police Department reported that its youngest K9, Niko, died on July 26 due to an unexpected medical condition. Niko and his handler were responding to a call for service when he dropped to the ground and began having a seizure. Niko was rushed to the hospital, but took his last breath before arriving to the clinic. Niko, a two-year-old Dutch shepherd, was a bundle of energy and the newest addition to the Fontana PD K9 Team, the P.D. said. Niko had only been on patrol a few short weeks. “We are shocked and saddened by this tragic and unexpected loss,” said Lt. Gary Aulis. “We ask that you keep his handler in your thoughts and prayers.”

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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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