Port Authority Police Department Gets New Bomb-Sniffing Dog
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - There's a new nose on the Port Authority of Allegheny County Police squad -- an 18-month-old bomb-sniffing dog named Mitch.
On Twitter, Port Authority shared a photo of Mitch, who was visiting their offices.
Meet our newest @PGHTransitPD officer, Mitch—he's between Nate and the Chief ???? pic.twitter.com/qRAn9ctXIe
— Katharine Eagan Kelleman (@ms_eagan) September 26, 2019
The Port Authority Police consists of 47 full-time police officers, according to their website, and now there is one more to join the team.
Mitch, an 18-month-old bomb sniffing dog from @PGHTransitPD visited our offices today. pic.twitter.com/UyBIRSdjlv
— Port Authority PGH (@PGHtransit) September 26, 2019
The force works to ensure the safety of Port Authority riders, employees and facilities.