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Leesburg Police Host Community Vote To Name New K-9

Leesburg residents can vote between three names, Lucky, Rocky, or Riley, for the police department's newest officer, a 2-year-old K-9.

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Leesburg residents can vote between three names, Lucky, Rocky, or Riley, for the police department's newest officer, a 2-year-old K-9. The new police dog is a Belgian Malinois who will receive training in patrol activities and explosive detection.
Leesburg residents can vote between three names, Lucky, Rocky, or Riley, for the police department's newest officer, a 2-year-old K-9. The new police dog is a Belgian Malinois who will receive training in patrol activities and explosive detection. (Photo courtesy of the Leesburg Police Department.)

LEESBURG, VA — A new police K-9 is coming to Leesburg. The Leesburg Police Department is hosting a community vote to choose his name.

In the online survey, Leesburg residents can choose between three names for the new police dog: Lucky, Rocky, or Riley.

Opening began on Friday, which marked National Dog Day. The police department said voting will remain open until Thursday, Sept. 1 at 12 p.m.

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The new K-9 is a 2-year-old male Belgian Malinois, the police department said. Alongside a human partner, the dog will complete a course to receive training in patrol and explosive ordinance detection.

Photo courtesy of the Leesburg Police Department.

When they complete their training, the dog and his handler will be assigned to the Leesburg Police Department's field operations division.

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Leesburg residents can vote on the new K-9's name online.

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