K9 Zeus – Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Died – 12/16/16
Handler – Officer Brian Ziolkovski

CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Zeus who was handled by Officer Brian Ziolkovski of the Old Saybrook Police Department. Officer’s saluted Zeus on his way to be put down, then a sad good bye was given to K9 Zeus surrounded by his family members. K9 Zeus was put to sleep just 6 days shy of his ninth birthday at Olsen Essex Veterinarian Hospital at approximately 10:30 this morning. After discovering Zeus had terminal cancer, Officer Ziolkovski made the hard, painful but loving decision to end his loyal partner’s suffering. Police from area agencies in attendance to bid farewell were CPWDA President Danny Lane from Waterford P.D., CPWDA Treasurer James Cortina, Madison P.D., Plainfield P.D., East Lyme P.D., Connecticut Department of Corrections and Connecticut State Police. Officer Ziolkovski and K9 Zeus were members of the CPWDA joining on 3/25/12 until Zeus’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Ziolkovski during this difficult time.We thank you Zeus for your service to the community, R.I.P. Zeus.

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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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