GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) has added two new K-9s to its team!
Leo and Ace are both certified to serve the public and are currently on duty, police say.
We’re told 15-month-old Leo is assigned to Officer Pete Thompson. The Dutch Shepherd is specialized in sniffing out explosives and patrol duty.
He was appointed as Kilo’s replacement, who retired in September.
“He's young, he's a puppy," Officer Thompson told FOX 17 Wednesday.
“He, I think, loves to work with me so far. He's been very receptive to the training.”
At only 11-months-old, Ace is the department’s youngest K-9 ever, according to GRPD.
The Belgian Malnois/ German Shepherd mix serves alongside Officer Kenny Nawrocki. His duties are similar to Leo’s.
Ace joins the team after Bosco passed away unexpectedly over the summer.
Both K-9s were purchased and trained with the Grand Rapids Police Foundation’s support.
“K-9s are an important part of police work,” says Sgt. Justin Kribs. “We appreciate the foundation’s support of these dogs to help keep our community safe.”
Police also released an update on Dozer’s recovery in the wake of a crash that happened while on duty this August. They say he is still under going physical therapy. Whether he will return to duty is not yet certain.
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