Cinta

Cinta

Law Enforcement Agency: New Castle County Police Department

 Breed: German Shepherd Dog (Czech Republic)

Handler: S/Cpl. Terrence O'Connor

Died: Dec. 18, 2007

Years of active service: 1996-2004

Commendations: Cinta placed second in a team competition at the Virginia Police Work Dog Association Triathlon. Throughout her career Cinta was responsible for the location of many wanted and missing persons and seized several Kilos of Cocaine and hundreds of thousands of dollars in currency.

Special Training/Unit: K9 Unit / Patrol and Narcotic Certifications through the North American Police Work Dog Association.

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Cinta was affectionately nicknamed "The Fox." She was a red/black shepherd that was very beautiful. Guys at work made fun of me because I gave her a middle name of "Mae." If she was being scolded I would call her "Cinta Mae." On two separate occasions Cinta saved my butt by physically apprehending two drug dealers that attacked me. She was truly the best partner any officer could ask for. Cinta's favorite toy was a large rock or brick, she would come out of her kennel and go on her rock hunt when she was at home, I would find them scattered everywhere. I think the thing that pleased me most about her was that she was so affectionate. She was kind to everyone and everything, but if I told her it was time for work, she was ready big time. I will truly miss her. I can't help but compare all my dogs to her, she has set a standard that is hard for most dogs to reach.