K9 Yogi Bear – Concord, California

Died – 9/14/20
Handler – Officer Kevin Halm

Retired Yogi Bear previously worked with the Concord Police K9 Association in Concord, California. From his handler: Last night I had to say goodbye to my best friend. For eight years he was my constant shadow. He rode with me at work helping keep us all safe, but at home was truly a sweet, gentle and silly boy. He transitioned seamlessly from PSD to family member. He was simultaneously our protector and our comforter. I cannot begin to describe how much we already miss your big squishy nose, soft ears, constant breathing, grumbly voice, wagging tail and the sound of your soft heavy feet on the floors. Our house feels empty without you! There is a large Yogi shaped hole in my broken heart that will never be filled (you also left a lot of fur on our hearts as well). You brought us more love and joy than I can ever describe. We miss you Yogi Bear-Bear! You were a one-of-a-kind Ultimate Good Boy. I will love you forever. Until we meet again my sweet gentle friend. Thank you Yogi Bear for your service and dedication. Run free and fly high warrior boy – you have earned your wings.

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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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