Press release
The City of Batavia Police Department is proud to introduce the newest member of the Department, K-9 “Hank”, with handler Officer Stephen Quider. “Hank” is a one-year old Belgian Malinois/Shepard mix from Holland.
He was purchased from Upstate K-9 with asset forfeiture funding from the Department of Homeland Security Investigations in Buffalo. “Hank” and Officer Quider have begun their training in Monroe County. “Hank” will be trained as a dual-purpose Police K-9. He will be trained in narcotics detection, tracking and apprehension.
The Police Department conducted an initial fund-raising effort last year to help off-set some of the costs associated with the program and received overwhelming support, raising over $11,000 to date.
All donations go towards food, toys and medicine to ensure “Hank” remains healthy and happy. The Department continues to accept donations to assist in supporting the program, anyone wishing to donate can contact the City Police Department at (585) 345-6356.
The K-9 program at the City of Batavia Police Department began in 1982 with handler Randy Baker and K-9 “Ringo” and lasted until 1997 with handler Ed Mileham and K-9 “Fonto”. The Department had several dogs during that time period.
K-9 Hank and Officer Quider will be ready for service together around the end of August.