Somers Point police welcome K-9 Ozi

City Council appointed another member to the ranks of the Police Department Wednesday, Dec. 22, and this one will be working without a salary.

Ozi (pronounced Ozzie) was appointed to the K-9 Corps of the Somers Point Police Department to work alongside his handler, Officer Richard Dill.

Council President Sean T. McGuigan welcomed Ozi, a German shepherd, to the city at the meeting.

“I’m sure that if his performance is anything half of what our other dog is doing for us, it’s a great addition,” McGuigan said. “I’d like to congratulate Officer Dill in accepting that position and that responsibility. I appreciate it as a councilman as well as a citizen of this city. I look forward to Ozi’s tenure here and I think it’s an excellent addition.”

Police Chief Salvatore Armenia thanked council for the resolution and thanked two individuals who gave large donations making the purchase of a K-9 possible.

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