18-02-2025
Canisteo Police Department unveils new K9 unit ‘Smitty'
CANISTEO, N.Y. (WETM) — The Canisteo Police Department announced on Tuesday a new officer is joining the department, but this one walks around on four legs.
The department announced the addition of Smitty on Tuesday, Feb. 18, and said he will play a big role in narcotics detection, tracking, and personal protection.
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Smitty fills the gap of the former K9 unit, Dex, and was named in honor of Zachary D. Smith of Hornell who died enlisted in the military while fighting in Afghanistan. Smitty is a product of UPSTATE K9 a group responsible for training police dogs.
K9 units are large projects and can't be done without the support of the local community, including,
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Ken's Collision
Hubertus Service Station
Butler Excavating and Concrete/City View
Giglio's Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Bradley's Supply
Deputies Association of County of Steuben
Universal Builders, Bob and Larry
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