Spotlight on Officer Zuko, BPD’s Search & Rescue Canine-In-Training

March 14, 2025

Officer Zuko, a search-and-rescue canine-in-training, joined the Burlington Police Department just a short time ago but has already made a major impact on the department and the Burlington community. Chief Thomas Browne and Zuko’s partner Officer Aurise Medico, spoke on Zuko’s work in Burlington.

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Chris Flaherty is a production coordinator at BCAT and an advisor for our after-school programs. Chris attended Quinnipiac University, where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in "Film, Video, & Interactive Media" with a Minor in English Writing in 2013. He is a BHS class of 2009 alumni, and was an active member at BCAT as Voyager and BCAT’s High School growing up. Chris enjoys giving back to the community where he grew up, and can be spotted covering many events about town. He enjoys the holiday season, going to the movies, and has always loved using video as a way of storytelling. He leads all of our entertainment reporting and coverage and produces our features and specials for BNEWS Entertainment Buzz.

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Spotlight on Officer Zuko, BPD’s Search & Rescue Canine-In-Training