K9 Trajan – Alexandria, Virginia

Died 10/4/21

Handler – Officer Doug Serven 

Former Alexandria Police dog that worked with department for nearly 8 years dies

The Alexandria Police Department shared some sad news on Friday. Retired K-9 Trajan, a beloved member of the department, passed away last Monday. Police say Trajan served from May 2012 until April 2020. with his handler Officer Doug Serven, Sr. Officials say the 11-year-old police dog was certified by the U.S. Police Canine Association in patrol, tracking and explosive detection. Trajan had several suspect apprehensions in armed robbery and burglary cases. He also assisted in patrol by searching buildings, tracking suspects, and finding evidence. “Trajan also kept the Alexandria community safe by conducting explosive sweeps for special events. He also assisted Arlington County Police with the Marine Corps Marathon,” the department said.  Alexandria Police say Trajan will be missed.

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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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