After six years of patrolling Bassett Healthcare Network properties, Security Officer Robert Meiser and his dog, Hudson, are retiring. As of Friday, August 1, the pair will no longer roam the campus halls and grounds.…
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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,…
