NYPD Transit Canine (K-9) Unit To Establish Temporary Agility Training Course At Roosevelt Island's Southtown Empty Lot
Aerial View of Empty Southtown Lot - Home of Future Riverwalk Buildings
Yesterday, I inquired of Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Vice President of Operations Fernando Martinez:
As per the attached picture, the temporary Southtown lot has been cleaned up quite a bit. Is anything going on there? What, if any, are the plans for it's use?Mr. Martinez replied:
The southern lot will be used by the Tram operations as an employee parking lot and as a temporary staging area until we can find a permanent home for the equipment in the containers. The northern lot will be used on a temporary basis by the NYPD Transit K-9 unit. As you know, they currently train and patrol on RI. The unit will establish an agility course at the site for training purposes. NYPD may start training in late June or early July.
Image Of NYPD K9 German Shepherd Officer George At Roosevelt Island Subway StationMore on the NYPD Transit Canine unit from earlier post.
8 comments :
That is so cool. I've seen those dogs do wonderful tricks. They even go to schools and show the kids what they can do. The K9 Dogs are cool.
An NYPD presence here is always welcomed. Our PSD does a good job, but the 114th Officer is not seen as much, and the K9 team is effective. Good call to let them train here. I'll be able to see it from my window.
And that unit has absolutely nothing to do with law enforcement on the island. Btw, where are the pet owners complaining how NYPD dogs get all that and their own dogs are banned from almost everywhere?
It's nice to see that the junk yard in Southtown is finally being cleaned up. A police presence, even if only part time, is welcome. I just would like to know the time frame to remove the rusting containers and eliminate the parking, so it can be green open space and not an eyesore.
If the owners of the dogs would not let them defficate and urinate on the grass, maybe there wouldn't have to be restrictions. It kills the grass and plants. I can only imagine the conditions in their apartments.
this is so very cool. Has the idea of psd getting k-9 ever crossed into Guerra's mind. I think it would be great for the island as far as crime and at the same time put alot of residents at ease when they see it
So for all of us who love dogs and understand that it is the relatively small number of humans who don't pick up after their dogs that causes everyone (but maybe not those persons) distress - can we get together and work on an agility course and professional training for regular dogs on RI?
To see a small dog jump fences like a trained horse is an amazing site. NYC does not have an agility course yet it is one of the fastest growing activities in the US. ...
Or maybe if we bring in a professional trainer for a special event, the NYPD will allow us to use their course a few times as "proof of concept".
Let me know your thoughts...
Denise Shull
What do you say dog-lovers?
As one of many dog owners on Roosevelt Island who always picks up after my dog, I find it very sad that a few dog owners' lack of responsibility, coupled with a few residents' very vocal complaining has unfortunately led to an unnecessary amount of restrictions as to where I can bring my dog. One of the main reasons I moved to Roosevelt Island is because of the open space, knowing that I would finally be able to get a dog and he would have the ability to have space to run around, and seeing the number of doggie friends he would have to socialize with. I completely agree that dog owners should pick up after their dogs, and those who don't should be ticketed or reprimanded and there should be consequences. However, to blanketly continue to cordon off areas, making our (for the most part, well tended to and picked up after) dogs unwelcome over so much of the Island is saddening and unfair. To punish all dog owners for a few owners' lack of consideration doesn't solve the real problem. If you see someone not picking up after their dog, say something to them! Shame on them for not picking up after their dog - it is part of the responsibility of dog ownership. But there are far more responsible dog owners here than there are irresponsible ones. Let's work on increasing and ensuring responsibility so that there is a cleaner Roosevelt Island for the two and four-legged residents, and so everyone can enjoy the wonderful island we call home.
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