K9 Rocky – Cleveland, Ohio

Handler – Officer Robert Butler

The Cleveland Heights Police Department is mourning the unexpected loss of retired K9 Officer Rocky. Rocky was born in 2010 in Germany and joined the CHPD force in 2012. He served the city with “dedication and commitment” alongside his partner Robert Butler for nearly six years. During his service with the department, Rocky made numerous apprehensions and routinely helped to keep the city safe. The department says Rocky enjoyed visiting and meeting new people, especially children. They say he touched many hearts during his time with the department and was a “special part of the CHPD family.” Cleveland Heights police say Rocky will truly be missed and send their deepest condolences to Butler and his family on their loss. “Rocky, thank you for your service and may you rest in peace,” the department wrote on Facebook.

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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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