SUFFOLK SHERIFF TO WELCOME NEWEST K9 TO THE RANKS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 5, 2026

SUFFOLK SHERIFF WELCOMES NEWEST K9 TO THE RANKS

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Zoe, New Corrections K9 joins team working inside the facility to detect drugs

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(YAPHANK, NY): Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. held a brief ceremony today for the Sheriff’s Office’s newest Corrections K9, Zoe. Zoe is a 2-year-old German Shorthaired Pointers trained in detecting narcotics and works in both Correctional Facilities, searching housing units, packages, as well as patrolling during visiting sessions. 

Sheriff Toulon presented Zoe with her official shield at a brief ceremony followed by a demonstration to showcase her training. Zoe is the first female dog to work at the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. 

For more information, please visit www.suffolksheriff.com or email SheriffPIO@SuffolkCountyny.gov