K9 Nitro – Geulph, Canada

Died – July 23, 2015
Handler – Cst. Neil Moulton

Guelph Police Announce Sudden Death of Nitro

On July 23, 2015 PSD Nitro had to be humanely euthanized due to a serious medical issue that was causing him significant distress. PSD Nitro, a 10 year old purebred German shepherd had worked with Cst. Neil Moulton for the past 8 years and was set to retire this year. His initial training was completed in 2007 for general purpose use which includes tracking, agility, obedience and aggression. He was also the only canine trained in explosives and firearms in this region. During Nitro’s career he was regularly a winner or top finisher in competitions in Canada and the United States. As recently as May of this year he attended the USPCA Detector and Tracking competitions in Michigan. He finished first in tracking, fourth in explosives and second overall for the competition. He was a regular Guelph favourite for demonstrations at events throughout the city. His ability to be both tactically functional and community friendly made him indispensable. During his career on the road he was involved in many arrests and successful searches. He was also utilized by other services for searches as well as major operations including the G20. PSD Nitro is the first Guelph Canine to die while still in active service. His years of service had a positive impact on the Guelph Police Service and the City of Guelph and he will be missed.

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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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