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28 September, 2021

Long serving pooch retires

A LOYAL pooch with a nose for crime that has diligently sniffed out narcotics and other illegal paraphernalia for nearly a decade at a local prison has had her lead hung up for the final time.

By Michael Warren

Lotus Glen Correction Centre drug detection dog Sarah has retired after nine years of service and will live with handler, Terry Payne.
Lotus Glen Correction Centre drug detection dog Sarah has retired after nine years of service and will live with handler, Terry Payne.

A LOYAL pooch with a nose for crime that has diligently sniffed out narcotics and other illegal paraphernalia for nearly a decade at a local prison has had her lead hung up for the final time.

Lotus Glen Correctional Centre passive alert detection dog Sarah has spent the best part of nine years snuffing out drugs in and around the facility, whether it be in mail, on inmates, inside vehicles or on property. 

Now, having enjoyed the title of being one of the longest serving correctional dogs in the state, Sarah has finally called it a day. 

“Throughout her career Sarah has essentially performed the same role somewhat as a customs dog,” her proud handler Terry Payne said.

“Her primary role has been to identify and locate drugs or narcotics in a variety of settings. 

“She’s proven a workaholic over the years, she’ll live with me and get spoilt at home with the grandkids.”

Chief Superintendent general manager of Lotus Glen Correctional Centre Gabrielle Payne said the beautifully natured English Springer Spaniel has proved a wonderful employee. 

“Sarah has performed a vital role in protecting the community’s safety and making sure staff, visitors and prisoners are safe at the centre,” Ms Payne said. 

“She’s done that through her skills in drug detection and creating that very important barrier at our front gate and throughout the centre. 

“Sarah will be greatly missed. We wish her all the best – I’m sure she’ll enjoy her well-deserved break and lots more treats in her future.”

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