State Police Adds Bloodhound Handler

LIVINGSTON, NY — State police in Troop K announced the appointment of a new bloodhound handler. Trooper Justin M. Bell and his partner Tilly will be stationed at SP Livingston in Columbia County.

They just graduated from eight weeks of specialized training in Cooperstown.

Bell has been a member of the state police since 2014 and has been stationed in both Troops F and K.

His partner Tilly turns 1 year old this month. A spokesman said they are both looking forward to continuing to serve the Hudson Valley.

The New York State Police has been using bloodhounds since the 1930s. Bloodhounds specialize in the tracking of people, including missing persons.

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