K-9 UNIT
Sergeant Frank Newkirk, Unit Coordinator
Phone: (856) 686-2204, Ext. 5174
Patrolman Michael Divito
Phone: (856) 686-2204, Ext. 5179
Patrolman Adam Ziegler
Phone: (856) 686-2204, Ext. 5196
The Deptford Township Police Department recommitted to a Police K-9 program in 1993 when it trained a K-9 "Bubba" in narcotic's detection. Bubba's handler was then narcotics Detective Robert Bott, now Lieutenant Bott, assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division.
Patrolman Michael Divito, K-9 partner "Rocco" is currently trained as a patrol dog; and Patrolman Adam Ziegler, K-9 partner "Aron" is specialty trained as an explosives detection and patrol dog.
These K-9 Officers are extremely committed to making Deptford Township the safest community in our county. They dedicate a great deal of personal time to their duties as K-9 Officers attending various educational and community sponsored events and caring for their K-9 partners. They are all on call 24 hours a day and are always willing to serve not only the Deptford community but other communities in our county and region.
Any questions regarding K-9 services or a request for use of our K-9 Officers should be made via the unit's coordinator, Sergeant Frank Newkirk. He can be reached via the phone number and email link above.