K9 Sara – Richmond, Virginia

Died – 1/23/24
Handler – Officer Robin Robinson

Richmond Police Department Mourns the Loss of Retired K-9 Sara

In a sad turn of events, just days after the passing of retired K-9 Sarik, RPD mourns the loss of another retired police K-9, the beloved K-9 Sara.K-9 Sara served the community for ten years as a narcotics detection K-9 before retiring in 2021. Her service was beyond commendable and she was well respected by other law enforcement agencies and officers. Officer Robinson and K-9 Sara had received numerous awards throughout K-9 Sara’s years of service. One highlight was the 2019 Certificate of Appreciation they received from the United States Postal Inspection Office for their commendable work in seizing large amounts of narcotics and over $100,000 in cash that was being used in these crimes. Their efforts not only resulted in the arrest of several individuals but also kept postal employees safe by preventing exposure to dangerous narcotics. K-9 Sara loved to work, but she also loved her toys and playing with her family. Sara was more than just a dedicated partner, she was family to Officer Robinson and to RPD. She will be greatly missed. Thank you for your service, K-9 Sara. Loyal Partner. Fearless Protector. Loving Friend.

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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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