[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 4 (Thursday, January 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E16]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     K-9 ZERO CAMDEN COUNTY POLICE

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 7, 2016

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service 
of K-9 Officer Zero of the Camden County Police Department for his 
achievements, contributions, and service to the people of New Jersey.
  Zero, a Czech Shepherd, joined the Camden County Police Department in 
2007. Zero was instrumental to keeping streets safe and sniffing out 
illegal drugs, but he became a local legend from his ability to find 
and rescue missing children. Soon he was a local celebrity, known 
throughout the community for his powerful sense of smell and his 
friendly demeanor around kids. His personable attitude made him the 
poster dog for the police force and an essential part of the force's 
public relations community outreach efforts.
  Alongside his handler, Lieutenant Zsakhiem James, Zero quickly 
shattered the K-9 record for most criminal apprehensions in New Jersey. 
By the end of his career, he apprehended 68 criminals. On December 
29th, 2015, our local hero died of natural causes in the home of his 
friend and partner, Lieutenant James.
  Mr. Speaker, Officer Zero will be remembered for the lives he saved 
and the unity he brought to the community. His service sets the bar for 
all K-9 units and I join Lieutenant James, the Camden County Police 
Department and the residents of Camden County in thanking Zero for his 
lifetime of service.

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