The Bainbridge Island Police Department will soon welcome to their ranks a new four-legged officer.

Whitney, an 11-month-old, 78-pound bloodhound puppy, will be the island force’s latest K9, the first since Rusty, reportedly the department’s first ever, who retired in early 2013.

During his career, Rusty conducted 219 searches — with 547 finds for drugs, cash or other items. His searches led to 181 arrests, 12 vehicle impounds and the seizure of $130,000 in cash, BIPD officials said upon the dog’s death in October 2015.

The addition of Whitney, who will be partnered with human Officer Kurt Enget, has been highly anticipated, said BIPD Resource Officer Carla Sias.

“She spent time in Florida and Minnesota training, and Officer Kurt Enget brought her home last week,” Sias said. “He’ll be training with her over the next few weeks to get her adjusted, and she’ll be sworn in at an upcoming city council meeting.”

Details of the time and date of that ceremony will soon be announced.