K-9 3/4/04
The Hazlet township committee recently held a ceremony to swear in the newest member of the Hazlet Police Department. Moments before the ceremony was about to begin, the rookie officer entered the chamber. With his straight back and alert senses, he gained my confidence in his ability to protect and serve the citizens of Hazlet. He even projected an air of calm, compassion and honor with each discreet wag of his tail.
Memphis, a two-year-old German Shepard, officially went on duty January 24 of this year. He and his partner, Officer Kevin Geoghan, recently completed an intensive, twenty-week, one thousand-hour training program. The program was physically challenging for both Officer Geoghan and Memphis, but these highly skilled officers are now ready to hit the streets, so criminals beware.
Memphis is trained to fight crime, and to protect citizens and other police officers. K-9 officers from nearby towns have earned commendations for acts of valor and bravery.
Memphis is a trained narcotics dog. He can sniff out the smallest amount of contraband, which helps curb the flow of illegal drugs through our community.
Knowing that a K-9 officer is on the scene, many suspects more readily stop and comply with police. Should a suspect decide to run rather than face the police, Memphis is trained to catch and detain the perpetrator until police can place them in handcuffs. Every man and woman on our force now enjoys an increased level of protection while performing his or her dangerous job.
Memphis cannot only track criminals, but missing children as well. This should bring a great sense of comfort to the parents of Hazlet’s children.
A police dog is an expensive investment of time and money. The pride and security that Officer Memphis brings to Hazlet’s police force, along with the dedication that Officer Geoghan brings to our community, have already improved the quality of life in Hazlet.
Memphis, a two-year-old German Shepard, officially went on duty January 24 of this year. He and his partner, Officer Kevin Geoghan, recently completed an intensive, twenty-week, one thousand-hour training program. The program was physically challenging for both Officer Geoghan and Memphis, but these highly skilled officers are now ready to hit the streets, so criminals beware.
Memphis is trained to fight crime, and to protect citizens and other police officers. K-9 officers from nearby towns have earned commendations for acts of valor and bravery.
Memphis is a trained narcotics dog. He can sniff out the smallest amount of contraband, which helps curb the flow of illegal drugs through our community.
Knowing that a K-9 officer is on the scene, many suspects more readily stop and comply with police. Should a suspect decide to run rather than face the police, Memphis is trained to catch and detain the perpetrator until police can place them in handcuffs. Every man and woman on our force now enjoys an increased level of protection while performing his or her dangerous job.
Memphis cannot only track criminals, but missing children as well. This should bring a great sense of comfort to the parents of Hazlet’s children.
A police dog is an expensive investment of time and money. The pride and security that Officer Memphis brings to Hazlet’s police force, along with the dedication that Officer Geoghan brings to our community, have already improved the quality of life in Hazlet.
posted by Rich Kohler at 7:46 AM
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