NOPD’s Carnival sidekick hits the streets for patrol

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) -We have heard of a K9 and a mounted unit, but have you heard of a patrolling raccoon?

Don’t worry, he isn’t real. NOPD says it doesn’t bite, but it is unsightly.

Sylvester the raccoon is a stuffed raccoon in uniform. According to NOPD, he helps patrol the streets during Carnival.

According to NOPD, Sylvester belongs to a Lieutenant and attends all major events with him.

Some revelers posed with Sylvester, making him a Mardi Gras star.

He’s back! NOPD’s trusty sidekick, Sylvester the 🦝🦝🦝 always ready to show off for #MardiGras #NOPD

We promise he doesn’t bite 👀 pic.twitter.com/it6EYKeSi8
— NOPD (@NOPDNews) February 24, 2019

Keep and eye out on the route for him. Maybe he will take a selfie with you!

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