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Died 8/28/22
Handler – Captain John Kerwick
It is with deep regret that I announce the passing of retired MTA PD Canine “Seabee”, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Captain John Kerwick, of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. On the morning of August 28, 2022, Seabee passed away at home with John from natural causes. Seabee joined the MTA Police Department in 2013 and served the Police Department for 7 years before retiring in 2020. Seabee was named in honor of NYPD ESU Officer Stephen Driscoll who perished in the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center Terrorist Attack. Officer Driscoll served in the US Navy as a Seabee prior to his NYPD service.Seabee was born on March 12, 2011, originally bred as a Seeing Eyedog for The Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation. Seabee enjoyed an active and vigorous police career. As a Canine Team, assigned to patrol the 14 counties of the MTA System, Captain Kerwick and Seabee had been charged with protecting many high level federal, state and local dignitaries. The pair were often seen patrolling both Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal performing explosive sweeps and deterring acts of terrorism in key areas of the metropolitan NYC area. He also participated in many public demonstrations where his extraordinary ability, kind demeanor and sweet personality left a lasting impression on people. Seabee was loved by all who had the pleasure to meet him. Canine Seabee was certified by the United States Police CanineAssociation (USPCA), ATF NORT Certification and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) in Explosives Detection. Seabee – loyal, trusted partner and friend will be missed by the MTA Police family, especially John and the Kerwick family.
