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was inspired by Ettman’s words of hope during an ecumenical service following the Tree of Life Synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh in October 2018.

“One of my favorite authors/philosophers is the late Elie Wiesel who said ‘The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it’s indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it’s indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it’s indifference,’” Kilkenny said while recalling the emotional, physical, and spiritual strain the office and the general public have endured since the outbreak of COVID-19 and widespread civil unrest following the killing of George Floyd.

“Our deputies and administrative staff have served this county with distinction and honor these last six months; protecting

both our citizen’s right to peacefully protest and the personal and business property of our citizens from unlawful looting. I am proud of our office and to work with such professionals on a daily basis.”

“Rabbi Ettmann will be a great addition to our team and will provide the support we all need during these trying times as a Chaplain who fights indifference.”

In addition to the swearing in of Chaplain Ettman, the sheriff’s office also welcomed its newest fourlegged deputy, K9 Skiff, at the Sept. 8 ceremony.

Skiff is an extremely energetic 16-month old Dutch Shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix trained in narcotics and patrol at the University of Pennsylvania Working Dog Center.

Skiff will partner and live with Cpl. Trevor Keller and his family, along with his predecessor K9 Artus, who retired last December.

Throughout his career with the sheriff’s office K9 unit, Cpl. Keller has received numerous commendations for his work in handling canines who took part in major interagency narcotics and mutual aid tracking operations.

At the close of the ceremony, Chaplain Ettman bestowed a blessing on Deputy K9 Skiff.