Media Advisory - WST Canine Unit Donation

26 September 2019



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019	Contact: Ilene Greenfield Director of Media Relations 973-278-5400, Ext. 1-5122 IGL@BerkeleyCollege.edu

MEDIA ADVISORY *BERKELEY COLLEGE TO DONATE BULLETPROOF CANINE BACKPACKS TO OFFICERS IN WHITE PLAINS OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY*
Press photographers and journalists are welcome to join representatives from Westchester County, the City of White Plains Office of Public Safety, and Berkeley College for the presentation of two donated bulletproof canine vests to the White Plains police officer-canine teams on October 1, 2019, at 11 a.m., at the entrance to Berkeley College, 99 Church Street. The primary mission of the K-9 Team is to provide assistance and support to other emergency personnel during incidents that may be beyond the scope of normal police training and capability, such as searches for suspects or missing persons, handler protection, detection of explosives as well as certain other controlled substances. You will have the opportunity to take photos, videography and conduct interviews. George Latimer, Westchester County Executive Benjamin Boykin, Chairman, Westchester County Board of Legislators Thomas Roach, Mayor, City of White Plains, NY David Chong, Commissioner of Public Safety, City of White Plains, NY Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College Jose Tavares, Trustee, Berkeley College Robert Miller, Campus Operating Officer, Berkeley College PO Brian Johnson and his K-9 Mickey PO Steven Spano and his K-9 Leo MEDIA CONTACT: Ilene Greenfield, Director of Media Relations, Berkeley College, 973-278-5400, Ext. 1-5122 (office), 201-207-6667 (cell), IGL@BerkeleyCollege.edu
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