K9 Storm – Trumbull, Connecticut

Died – 1/8/21
Handler – Officer Gregory Lee

The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of Retired K9 Storm on 1/8/21 due to cancer. K9 Storm served with the Trumbull Police Department with his handler, Officer Gregory Lee. About 15 K9 units from the region were there for K9 Storm’s last walk. During a recent visit to the veterinary office, K9 Storm was diagnosed with cancer in his spine that traveled throughout his body. Officer Lee made one the most difficult decisions , but humanly, to have his K9 partner relieved of pain and euthanized. K9 Storm was certified in Patrol & Narcotics and became members of the C.P.W.D.A. joining on 3/8/14 through 2017. We thank you K9 Storm for your service to the Trumbull Police Department and the citizens of Trumbull Connecticut. Please keep Officer Gregory Lee , Trumbull Police Department and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. R.I.P. Storm.

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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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