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Below: Details & Photos on new K-9 at Essex County Sheriff’s Office

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Essex County Sheriff’s Department Welcomes new K-9 Named after Fallen Deputy

MIDDLETON — The Essex County Sheriff’s Department is proud to welcome a new officer to our ranks whose primary responsibility is to provide comfort, care, and support to our dedicated staff. K-9 Pasky is the Department’s new Comfort K-9. He is named for fallen Deputy Sheriff Anthony “Pasky” Pasquarello who died of COVID-19 in December 2021. “The passing of Deputy Pasquarello impacted this department greatly, especially our officers. He was a gentle being and always a friend to many,” Sheriff Kevin F. Coppinger said. “We thought it was just so fitting to name our Comfort K-9 in memory of Anthony.” Deputy Pasquarello’s mother Norine Pasquarello agreed.

Photos – Essex County Sheriff’s Department has a new facility comfort dog who is named for fallen Deputy Sheriff Anthony “Pasky” Pasquarello. K-9 Pasky is shown with Pasquarello’s mother Norine Pasquarello and Sheriff Kevin F. Coppinger.

“I love that they named him Pasky. To me, it’s like a part of Anthony is still there,” said Norine Pasquarello. “My entire family thinks it’s absolutely wonderful.” K-9 Pasky will be on shift at our three facilities with his partner, Officer Christian Guzman. K-9 Pasky’s primary duty will be to provide correctional officers and other staff a little puppy love to ease the stress of working in a correctional facility. “Corrections is a demanding profession, requiring extreme dedication in one of the most challenging and stressful roles in law enforcement,” said Sheriff Coppinger. “Promoting officer wellness is a top priority for our department, and K-9 Pasky will serve an important role in caring for our men and women.”

In addition, Officer Guzman and K-9 Pasky will be available to respond to local communities in times of need. The pair will also attend community events so that K-9 Pasky can share his goodwill with the fine people of Essex County. “K-9 Pasky’s purpose is to provide support and affection while positively improving the overall well-being of all those around him,” Officer Guzman said. “He loves his job judging by his ever-present big, goofy smile, and the people here look forward to him making his rounds. It’s amazing to see how a little love from a dog can brighten someone’s whole day.”

Photos K9 Pasky is shown with his partner Officer Christian Guzman.

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