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Newington PD's Newest Law Enforcer Has Four Legs

The Newington Police Department Friday introduced K-9 officer 'Ray' to the community.

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After some extensive training, the Newington Police Department's newest officer, K-9 'Ray,' will hit the beat.
After some extensive training, the Newington Police Department's newest officer, K-9 'Ray,' will hit the beat. (Newington Police Department)

Newington Police Department

NEWINGTON, CT — Local police have a new officer in town and he's of the four-legged variety.

Friday, the Newington Police Department officially introduced K-9 officer "Ray," an 18-month-old Dutch Shepherd who comes to the NPD from Red Devil K-9 in Florida.

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He will be serving the community alongside Officer Nicholas Casasanta.

Ray will be attending the Capital Region K-9 Training Academy over the next several months and will be trained in both patrol work and narcotics detection.

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He will also be available to participate in community events.

"We would like to thank our community partners for their support in order to make this dream a reality, particularly the Hometown Foundation Inc. and the Stanton Foundation," wrote the NPD in a statement Friday.

"We would also like to thank East Hartford Police Department Sgt. Todd Mona for all of his assistance during this process."

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