![Police Officer Wesley, wearing a black police uniform, poses with canine Uman, a black labrador retriever, in a field under a tree.](https://zoom.publicsafety.upenn.edu/files/Uman1-800x800.jpg)
Officer Uman
In November 2020, K9 Officer Uman joined the UPPD, paired with partner Officer Julie Wesley. Uman is Zzisaβs granddaughter, a pup bred by the WDC to dam Pinto and sire Boomer.
Uman lives and works with her handler, Officer Wesley.
Uman and Toby, both Labrador retrievers, are certified ordnance detection and evidence detection canines. As sworn members of the UPPD, Uman and Toby work diligently to ensure the safety and security of the University City community. The K9 units respond to calls about unattended packages and perform building sweeps before large-scale events and visits by dignitaries. They can also be found undertaking regular patrol of Pennβs campus and the surrounding area.
In November 2020, K9 Officer Uman joined the UPPD, paired with partner Officer Julie Wesley. Uman is Zzisaβs granddaughter, a pup bred by the WDC to dam Pinto and sire Boomer.
Uman lives and works with her handler, Officer Wesley.
In May 2024, K9 Officer Toby joined the UPPD, paired with partner Officer Matthew Keller. Toby is named in honor of K9 Toby who served in the PennVet Working Dog Center 9/11 research study.
Toby lives and works with her handler, Officer Keller.
Inspired by the Search & Rescue Dogs that responded following the attacks on 9/11, the Penn Vet Working Dog Center opened on September 11, 2012 and serves as a national research and development center for detection dogs.
Zzisa joined the UPPD in 2014,Β paired with partner Sergeant Sean Mackey. Zzisa joined the UPPD from the PennVet Working Dog Center (WDC).
Zzisa is named in honor of 9/11 victim Salvatore J. Zisa.
Her birthday is September 11, 2010. She continues being a very good girl in her well-earned retirement, living with her handler, Sgt. Mackey.
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In September of 2013, Officer Socks graduated from the first class at Penn Vet Working Dog Center, and joined the UPPD as our first canine officer. Socks was paired with her partner Officer Julie Wesley, and was certified in ordnance and evidence detection. She was named in honor of Socks Lavoie (handler Sue Lavoie), who was deployed to the Staten Island Landfill following the attacks of 9/11.
Socks passed on July 20, 2020 at the age of 8, surrounded by the love of Officer Wesley and her other family members. We are grateful to K9 Officer Socks and her years of service to the Penn Community.
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Zzisa joined the UPPD from the PennVet Working Dog Center (WDC). Zzisa lives and works with her handler, Sgt. Sean Mackey. For more information on the Penn Working Dog Center, please visit: www.pennvetwdc.orgk9officertoby
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We had an important meeting with the Chief today. πΎ
We had an important meeting with the Chief today. πΎ …
Itβs official!
My partner Officer Matthew Keller and I have completed scent detection training at the @penn_vet_working_dog_center.
Iβm so excited to be a member of the UPPD @penndps πΎπ
#k9graduation
#workingdog
#k9unit
Itβs official!
My partner Officer Matthew Keller and I have completed scent detection training at the @penn_vet_working_dog_center.
Iβm so excited to be a member of the UPPD @penndps πΎπ
#k9graduation
#workingdog
#k9unit …
We went for a ride on SEPTA this week! Learning all about different environments and modes of transit π
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We went for a ride on SEPTA this week! Learning all about different environments and modes of transit π
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Happy Friday! I had another great week in scent training! Iβll be practicing my sniffing skills and enjoying spring weather tomorrow. πΏπΈππΆ
What are you looking forward to doing this weekend?!
#workingdog
#weekendgoals
Happy Friday! I had another great week in scent training! Iβll be practicing my sniffing skills and enjoying spring weather tomorrow. πΏπΈππΆ
What are you looking forward to doing this weekend?!
#workingdog
#weekendgoals …
Hello everyone! Today, I am officially halfway through scent detection class!
Iβm having a great time with my partner, and building my skills ππΎ
@penn_vet_working_dog_center
Hello everyone! Today, I am officially halfway through scent detection class!
Iβm having a great time with my partner, and building my skills ππΎ
@penn_vet_working_dog_center …
My scent detection skills are on high alert – baseball is in the air! βΎοΈ
Enjoy the @Phillies home opener today, and donβt miss @Eagles and Philadelphia legends Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game on Saturday!
Go Phils! #RingTheBell
@JasonKelce
@fcoxx_91
#workingdog
My scent detection skills are on high alert – baseball is in the air! βΎοΈ
Enjoy the @Phillies home opener today, and donβt miss @Eagles and Philadelphia legends Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game on Saturday!
Go Phils! #RingTheBell
@JasonKelce
@fcoxx_91
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Another beautiful day of training! Iβm having a blast and learning so much. πΎ
#workingdog
@penn_vet_working_dog_center
Another beautiful day of training! Iβm having a blast and learning so much. πΎ
#workingdog
@penn_vet_working_dog_center …
Happy Monday everyone! This is going to be a great week. Letβs enjoy the challenges it may bringπΎπΈ
Happy Monday everyone! This is going to be a great week. Letβs enjoy the challenges it may bringπΎπΈ …
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Apr 26
Beautiful day for Penn Relays!
We had a great day meeting the participants from so many schools!
#workingdog
#PennRelays …
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Feb 22
I made so many new friends today! Thank you for visiting the Division of Public Safety!
@nettercenter …
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Feb 22
Getting ready to meet a group of fabulous mentee students who are visiting DPS with our friends from @nettercenter! …
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Sep 5
I loved being on stage at Irvine Auditorium! NSO was a blast this year!
#PennNSO #WorkingDogLife …
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Aug 25
I felt like a star at todayβs NSO event! It was great to make so many new friends!! …
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Jul 19
My fav way to beat the heat!βοΈ
Stay cool, be safe, and have fun π #DogDaysOfSummer …
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May 16
Congrats to the Class of 2022! Proud to be of service to you during your studies at Penn!
#PennGrad
Posing here with my partner Officer Wesley and my pal @k9officerzzisa with her partner Sgt. Mackey π΄π΅ …
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Apr 29
Having a beautiful day at Penn Relays! Hope to see you there! …
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Apr 1
Happy Friday everyone!
#WorkingDog #LostInThought …
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Mar 11
Time to spring forward this weekend! Bring on the sunshine! βοΈ #DaylightSavings …
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Feb 13
Hope youβre having a Super Sunday! ππΎ …
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Feb 10
Ran into my pal again today! We enjoyed some time in the sun and greeted lots of new friends! @penn_quaker #sunnyday …