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SCRANTON, Pa. &#8211; Geisinger and the Waverly Police Department have partnered to purchase a K9 police dog to support law enforcement activities and maintain patient and staff safety at Geisinger Marworth.
				The dog, a German Shepherd named Wyatt, will join the department this summer after completing the required K9 training.
				At Marworth, Geisinger&rsquo;s inpatient substance use disorder treatment campus in Waverly, Wyatt will perform regular searches to find and prevent the use of illicit substances, supporting patients&rsquo; ongoing recovery efforts.
				&ldquo;Unfortunately, addiction is a relentless and all-consuming illness, and sustained recovery is a life-long journey,&rdquo; said Jordan Barbour, director of operations for Geisinger addiction medicine. &ldquo;The ability to perform random searches primarily serves as a deterrent, but also supports the safety of the patient community.&rdquo;
				Previously, Geisinger contracted with a private agency to perform monthly K9 searches of the Marworth campus. The public-private partnership between Waverly PD and Marworth will allow both entities, as well as the broader Waverly community, to have access to Wyatt&rsquo;s K9 capabilities.
				&ldquo;We are beyond thankful to welcome our newest member of the police force K9 unit, Wyatt,&rdquo; said Kenneth James, chief of the Waverly Police Department. &ldquo;We could not have welcomed him without support from our community and partnership with Geisinger. Having a dedicated narcotics K9 team is an efficient and effective way to help eliminate drugs from Marworth. This creates a safer environment for both patients and staff and reduces criminal activity both inside and outside the facility. Wyatt is a great asset to our team, and I know his duties for the community will not go unnoticed.&rdquo;
				For more information about Geisinger&rsquo;s partnership with the Waverly PD, visit Geisinger.org/Wyatt or call 866-250-5730.

Geisinger and Waverly Police Department partner for K9 services