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Introducing The Newest Member Of Prince George’s County Fire And EMS Department

Casper the Explosive Detection K9 has become a social media star after the department posted photos of Casper and his handler.

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Casper the Explosive Detection K9 is an 18-month-old Labrador retriever who recently graduated from the ATF Explosion Detection Canine Handler Course with his handler Lieutenant Shackleford. (Photo courtesy of the Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department)
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(Photo courtesy of the Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department)

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — The newest member to join the Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department has won the hearts of many.

Casper the Explosive Detection K9 has become a social media star after the department posted photos of Casper and his handler Lieutenant Shackleford post-graduation from the ATF Explosion Detection Canine Handler Course.

Casper is an 18-month-old Labrador retriever.

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