K9 Red – Lincolnshire, England

Lincolnshire Police says goodbye to retired police dog Red who passed away

“I have had Mr Red in my life since 2009 and worked him operationally between 2010 and 2016,” said Red’s handler. “He was always incredibly brave and courageous and stood by my side through many a scrape. “He without fail gave 100% in everything he did in fact often he gave about 120% percent which occasionally caused us some headaches. “Right up until the end he still tried to get into the dog van and put in a shift if his legs would of allowed him. “I have a head full of precious memories. “To all who ever helped Red and I train, we thank you for your help, and to all those who Red ever met and left his mark on (quite literally) I hope he assisted you in making better future life decisions. “Gutted your time has come to an end but honored to of known and worked with you for 12.5 years of your 13.5 you were here. “Thanks for all your efforts Red old pal, you taught me such a lot and we had a blast.”

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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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