HUDSON ON THE JOB
K-9, Handler Join
Bassett's Security
By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com
COOPERSTOWN – Hudson may just be a dog, but as part of Bassett Hospital's first K-9 team, he has a lot of responsibilities.
The hospital announced the new security team today.
“The presence of a K-9 team is shown to be extremely effective in promoting safety,” said Harold Southworth, director of Public Safety and Transportation, who along with Andrew Zuk, manager of Security Operations, led the development of the K-9 program.
“Hudson is extremely intelligent and adaptable to the moment. His presence can immediately calm a highly charged situation, and he is an approachable, comforting distraction when called upon, such as for children in the emergency department.”