Seymour Police Dogs Get Bulletproof Vests

K9 Rex

SEYMOUR- Seymour Police Department canines Rex & Zoar received bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

K9 Rex’s vest was sponsored by Richard Kearns of RKFMX in Prospect, CT and embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by RKFMX “Guided by Angels””. K9 Zoar’s vest was sponsored by Robert Kezelevich of the Seymour Senior Citizen’s and embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by Seymour Senior Citizen’s."

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States.



 K9 Zoar
 

(Information shared from Seymour Police Department's Facebook page)

Seymour K-9 Units Visit Boys & Girls Club

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Police Department's two K-9 units recently paid a visit to the Seymour Boys and Girls Club. Sage and her K9 handler, Officer John Oczkowski (left in photo) and the newest K9 to join the force last month, Rex, and his K9 handler, Officer Matthew Butler, (right in photo) wowed the kids with various demonstrations at the clubhouse, located in the Seymour Community Center.

Seymour Police Department’s K-9 Sage and handler meet benefactors

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent

SEYMOUR >> Every dog has his day, and for Sage — the Seymour Police Department’s newest furry crime fighter — hers came this week after meeting the couple who donated funds that made it possible to bring her here.

Residents Noel and Fredda Peel made a generous, though undisclosed, donation to the department earlier this year. The funds enabled the police to purchase Sage, along with a brand new Ford Expedition for Sage’s handler, Officer John Oczkowski, to share with his companion.

The Peels were recognized by the Board of Police Commissioners during its monthly meeting Wednesday. Police Chief Michael Metzler and the commissioners expressed their gratitude to the Peels, self-admitted, diehard dog lovers that simply love to give back to their community.

“We wanted to support the town, and its police officers,” Noel Peel said. “Dogs are not only man’s best friend, but a police officer’s best friend, as well.”

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New police dog, Kane, joins Ansonia police force

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent

ANSONIA >> The Ansonia Police Department has a furry new crimefighter on the force who’s going to help the city take a bite out of crime.

Kane, a one-year-old, black and tan German shepherd, is set to begin an extensive 12 week-training program, along with his handler, Officer Paul Smith.

Kane was purchased for $10,000 from a Derby resident, usin drug and property seizure funds, according to Lt. Andrew Cota, who said that includes all costs associated with training and supplies.

Police Chief Kevin Hale said Smith was selected to serve as Kane’s handler by a committee. The committee conducted in-house interviews and home visits with officers who applied, before selecting Smith as the best person for the job.

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