New K-9 team joins sheriff’s office
SUSSEX COUNTY. Detective Michael Scott and Ace recently completed the New Jersey State Police Canine Academy 38th Narcotics Scent Class.
| 26 Jun 2023 | 05:04
Detective Michael Scott and Ace recently completed the New Jersey State Police Canine Academy 38th Narcotics Scent Class. (Photos by Kieran McMorrow)
Sheriff Michael Strada, right, poses with Detective Michael Scott and Ace.
The Sussex County Sheriff’s Office graduated its newest K-9 team on June 2.
Detective Michael Scott and Ace completed the New Jersey State Police Canine Academy 38th Narcotics Scent Class. The intensive 14-week training course focuses on narcotic detection.
Scott is a seven-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office. Ace is a 1-year-old German Shepherd.
Sheriff Michael Strada said the team has completed about 450 hours of training, executing more than 300 narcotics searches in various conditions and numerous locations.
“We are pleased to present the services of this great team and our other K-9 teams to the law enforcement agencies and citizens of Sussex County. I know they will prove to be a tremendous asset,” he said.
Scott and Ace are scheduled to begin the New Jersey State Police Canine Academy Patrol Class for tracking in September.
The Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit currently consists of two narcotic detection teams and one tracking/trailing team.