Officer Dudley

Officer Dudley Officer Dudley is Franklin County's first Court Facility Dog, serving with the Adult Probation Department in the 39th Judicial District.

Specially trained by Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities (ECAD) in Torrington, Connecticut.

🐾Officer Dudley spent last Friday afternoon visiting the long-term residents at the Fulton County Medical Center, and wh...
06/23/2026

🐾Officer Dudley spent last Friday afternoon visiting the long-term residents at the Fulton County Medical Center, and what a special day it was!

From the moment he arrived, Dudley was greeted with smiles, laughter, and plenty of gentle pets. He spent time visiting with residents, offering comfort, companionship, and a few tail wags along the way. It was heartwarming to see the joy that a simple visit from a four-legged friend can bring.

In addition to making new friends, Dudley and his handlers were able to share information about his role as a Court Facility Dog and the important work he does within the courthouse. Residents enjoyed learning how Dudley provides comfort and support to children, victims, witnesses, and others who may be experiencing stress or anxiety while navigating the court system.

One of the best parts of being a facility dog is the opportunity to connect with people of all ages, and Dudley certainly enjoyed his visit.

Thank you to the staff and residents at the Fulton County Medical Center for the warm welcome. Dudley had a wonderful time and is already looking forward to his next visit!🐾❤️

Officer Dudley had to travel over the mountain today, so we thought it would be a good opportunity to make a surprise v...
06/20/2026

Officer Dudley had to travel over the mountain today, so we thought it would be a good opportunity to make a surprise visit to our colleagues at Fulton County Probation! 🚗🏔️😊🐾

🐾🎉 One Year of Service, Smiles, and Snuggles! 🎉🐾Today marks Officer Dudleys 1 year anniversary with the Franklin County ...
06/16/2026

🐾🎉 One Year of Service, Smiles, and Snuggles! 🎉🐾

Today marks Officer Dudleys 1 year anniversary with the Franklin County Adult Probation Department, and what an incredible year it has been!

Over the past year, Dudley had the privilege of meeting hundreds of people throughout our courthouse and community. He's comforted children during difficult moments, greeted visitors with a wagging tail, attended court proceedings, participated in community events, visited schools, helped with trainings, and brought a little extra joy to the workdays of our dedicated staff.

From his first day in the Probation Department to parades, career days, Read Across America events, CIT training, and countless hallway visits, we've learned that sometimes the best way Dudley can help is simply by being there. ❤️

None of this would have been possible without his amazing handlers, the support of his co-workers at Adult Probation, the Judges, court staff, and everyone who has welcomed Dudley into their offices, courtrooms, and hearts.

Thank you to everyone who has stopped to say hello, shared a toy, snapped a photo, or taken a moment to give him a scratch behind the ears.

Officer Dudley may only be one dog, but together we've made a paw-sitive impact on so many lives. We can't wait to see what Year Two has in store!



Happy 1st Anniversary to Officer Dudley! 🐾🎂

Yesterday, Officer Dudley had the opportunity to participate in the Shippensburg America250 Parade, joining community me...
06/15/2026

Yesterday, Officer Dudley had the opportunity to participate in the Shippensburg America250 Parade, joining community members in celebrating our nations upcoming 250th anniversary.

Dudley proudly represented the 39th Judicial District alongside fellow Franklin County Adult Probation officers, the Franklin County Sheriff's Department, Franklin County Court Administration, and President Judge Shawn D. Meyers. Together, we were honored to take part in this special community event celebrating our nation's history and the spirit of service that continues to strengthens our communities.

05/29/2026

🐾 Today, I want to give a special tail wag to SSD Fahrenheit as he begins his well-earned retirement after 10 years of service with the York County Department of Probation Services – Juvenile Office. ❤️

For a decade, Fahrenheit has been much more than a courthouse facility dog. He has been a source of comfort during difficult times, a calming presence during stressful moments, and a loyal companion to countless staff members, youth, families, and community members.

Dogs like Fahrenheit help remind people that compassion and kindness have a place in the justice system. Through every visit, every interaction, and every wag of his tail, he made a difference in the lives of those around him.

Thank you, Fahrenheit, for paving the way for facility dogs like me and for showing what can happen when a little love, support, and four paws come together in service to others.

Enjoy your retirement, my friend. You've earned every nap, every treat, and every belly rub that comes your way. 🦴☀️

Congratulations on an incredible career and a lasting legacy. ❤️🐾

🐾Officer Dudley had the honor of attending the swearing-in ceremony for two of Franklin County Adult Probations newest o...
05/28/2026

🐾Officer Dudley had the honor of attending the swearing-in ceremony for two of Franklin County Adult Probations newest officers earlier this morning!

Congratulations to our new officers, Alyssa and Jenna, as they begin their careers serving the citizens of Franklin County and supporting individuals on their path to success. We are excited to have you join the team!

Dudley is looking forward to getting to know his new coworkers, and of course making sure they understand belly rubs are an important part of the job.🐾🦴💙

05/28/2026

Earlier today, the Franklin County Commissioners joined Judge Jeremiah Zook, District Attorney Ian Brink and staff from the county’s adult probation department, court administration and Franklin/Fulton Drug & Alcohol in recognizing May as Treatment Court Month in Franklin County.

Franklin County is served by the Good Wolf Treatment Court, which began in April 2017 in response to the opioid epidemic. Designed for individuals whose involvement in the justice system is rooted in substance use disorders, the program offers defendants a supportive yet rigorous and challenging evidence-based alternative to incarceration, promoting sobriety, recovery, honesty and accountability.

To date, 142 participants have entered Franklin County’s Good Wolf Treatment Court program; 48 have reached graduation, a testament to the program’s strict requirements as well as the challenges individuals face in recovery.

Press release: https://buff.ly/HldkPWH

Today, members of the Franklin County Adult Probation Department wore green in support of Mental Health Awareness. 💚Ever...
05/23/2026

Today, members of the Franklin County Adult Probation Department wore green in support of Mental Health Awareness. 💚

Every day, we work with individuals facing challenges that are often unseen, including mental health struggles, trauma, addiction, and emotional hardship. Wearing green is a reminder that mental health matters, support matters, and no one should feel alone in their journey.

We are proud to stand together in promoting awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging conversations surrounding mental health within our community and workplace.

Together, we can continue building a system focused not only on accountability, but also on hope, healing, and recovery.

Today, Officer Dudley had the opportunity to meet some of the students from Scotland Elementary School as they learned ...
05/21/2026

Today, Officer Dudley had the opportunity to meet some of the students from Scotland Elementary School as they learned about different careers and the education, training, and skills needed to achieve them.
Dudley enjoyed spending time with the students while helping introduce them to careers in the courts, Probation and public service.
He cuddled with students the entire visit as the students asked questions, shared smiles, and learned more about the important work being done in our community. 🐾💕🎉👮

05/14/2026

We had a special visitor stop by Shippensburg Area EMS today 🐾 Franklin County Adult Probation Officer Dudley

Dudley stopped in to say hello and spend some time visiting with our crews, and he definitely brought plenty of smiles along with him. We always appreciate visits from our public safety partners 🐾 especially the four-legged ones!

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