Rockland Sheriff's Office Gains New Arson Specialist

Roscoe successfully completed an eight-week Canine Accelerant Detection course at the New York State Academy of Fire Science. Now the K9 has a new job supporting law enforcement and fire service investigation efforts in Rockland County.

Roscoe is assigned to Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Detective Dwayne Defino.

"These new graduates will help law enforcement and fire investigators across New York solve arson cases, bring justice to victims and identify dangerous criminals," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a press release about the six dogs who just finished training. "The six canines and their handlers will bring specialized skills to investigators in communities from New York City to Erie County, to help solve suspected arson cases and protect the residents of New York."