K9 Ralph – Scotland

Handler – Sergeant Simon Young

Thousands share outpouring of grief for beloved Scots police dog after he passes away

Ralph spent seven years fighting crime alongside Police Sergeant Simon Young and was named UK National Police Dog Champion 2010 before retiring to live with the cop and his family Ralph joined the force in 2008 and spent seven years in service with handler Police Sergeant Simon Young. Not only did Ralph fight crime but he also helped trace vulnerable missing persons during his time in service. He retired to live with his handler Simon and his family in 2014. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “It is with a heavy heart that we post the news of retired Police Dog Ralph’s passing. “Ralph joined Central Scotland Police in 2008 (Police Scotland 2013) and was handled by Police Sergeant Simon Young throughout his career. “In his seven years’ service, as well as fighting crime and tracing vulnerable missing persons, Ralph and Sgt Young won the regional trials four times. “He represented Scotland in the UK national trials and in 2010 was crowned the UK National Champion.” He added: “Ralph retired to live with Simon and his family in 2014. Our thoughts are with Simon and his family at this sad time. “Rest in peace Ralph.

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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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