K9 Vincent – Vermont State Police

Died – 8/11/20
Handler – Corporal Busby

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we inform you of the passing of Vermont State Police Retired K-9 Vincent. K-9 Vincent spent his career with the State Police at the New Haven Barracks with his handler Corporal Busby. After many years of service K-9 Vincent retired to enjoy the rest of his days at home with the Busby family. K-9 Vincent is a beloved member of the New Haven Barracks and in the Addison County community. K-9 Vincent, most commonly referred to as Vinnie or Vince, was one of the most even-tempered K-9s. Vince was everything you could ask for in a K-9 partner as he did numerous school visits and demonstrations over his years of service, however when it was time to work Vince was all business. Words cannot express our ample gratitude for our time with K-9 Vincent, his years of service, and our grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with Corporal Busby and the Busby Family during this time of sorrow. Rest easy K-9 Vincent. We’ll take it from here. K-9 Vincent “Vincent the Invincible” EOW 8-11-2020

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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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