Crime & Safety
Suffolk Sheriff's 1st Female Narcotics Dog To Get Shield In Yaphank Ceremony
K-9 Zoe will work in both correctional facilities, searching housing units, packages, as well as patrolling during visiting sessions.
YAPHANK, NY — The Suffolk County Sheriff will present the first female narcotics dog a shield at a special ceremony on Thursday at the correctional facility in Yaphank.
Sheriff Errol Toulon will hold a ceremony for the newest Corrections K-9, Zoe, a two-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer trained in detecting narcotics.
Zoe will work in both correctional facilities, searching housing units, packages, as well as patrolling during visiting sessions.
Find out what's happening in Patchoguefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
By subscribing, you agree to Patch's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
The shield presentation will be followed by a demonstration to showcase her training.
Find out what's happening in Patchoguefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
By subscribing, you agree to Patch's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
