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“Dank’s name has a special meaning,” she explained. “K-9 dogs are often named after officers who have fallen or officers we wish to honor. My maiden name is Dankievitch. My father, Robert J. Dankievitch, retired as a Commander in the U.S. Navy and served as a police officer in Suffolk County on Long Island for 24 years. He was called ‘Dank’ by his peers in both professions. In this case, I could not think of a better way to honor my father,…
Bassett’s growing K-9 Security team, a unique program in Central New York, is possible due to the generous support of donors. Hutch joined Bassett’s Security Department following a gift to Bassett’s K-9 program from David and Susan Theobald.…
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,…