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New Enfield Police Canine Team Graduates Intensive Training Program

Matthew Alexander and his canine partner Duke will begin patrol canine duties immediately, according to the chief of police.

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Officer Matthew Alexander (center) and Duke with the entire Enfield Police Department canine contingent.
Officer Matthew Alexander (center) and Duke with the entire Enfield Police Department canine contingent. (Enfield Police Department)

ENFIELD, CT — Officer Matthew Alexander and his partner Duke graduated Friday from the Connecticut State Police 241st Police Canine Training Academy.

At the conclusion of the rigorous 14-week training program, Alexander was the recipient of the Officer Daniel Wasson Patrol K9 Award. He has returned to the Enfield Police Department, which he joined in March 2014, and will begin patrol canine duties immediately, Chief Alaric Fox said.

"This graduation brings the department’s canine contingent back up to its full staffing level," Fox said.

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Officer Matthew Alexander and Duke. (EPD)
Officer Matthew Alexander ande Duke with Deputy Chief Steve Kaselouskas and Chief Alaric Fox. (EPD)

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