Windsor Locks Police Department Welcomes Narcotics Dog to Force

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT — A Labrador drug detection dog named Abby has recently been added as the newest member of the Windsor Locks Police Department.

Abby has teamed with Officer Chris Devanney to form the department's second canine unit, joining Officer Joseph Malone and his German Shepherd partner, Rocko.

"In an age where illegal drug trafficking is at an all-time high, it is important for law enforcement to have the best available resources to assist in drug interdiction efforts," Lt. Paul Cherniack said. "Highly skilled drug detection dog teams can be a major asset in any successful drug interdiction program."

Abby has been trained using a variety of proven methods for law enforcement drug detection dogs. There are specific demands placed on these drug dogs, making every effort to prepare Abby for the rigors of real world police work, Cherniack said.

Abby has trained in a wide variety of working situations: search for illegal narcotics in passenger and commercial vehicles, a variety of buildings, aircraft, buses, luggage and parcels, Cherniack said.

Abby is proficient in locating and pinpointing drug odor sources of varying sizes, from residual amounts to large trafficking quantities, according to Cherniack.

Photo courtesy of Windsor Locks Police Department