Congrats to Derby Police K-9 officer, partner Axel on win in narcotics competition

Shared from a post today on the Derby PD Facebook page:

"Derby PD K-9 Officer John O'Donoghue and his partner Axel participated in the 2021 Dream Ride K-9 Challenge, which is an event hosted to benefit and raise funds for Special Olympics. This year's event was held at the Farmington Country Club in Farmington, CT.

"With over 32 K-9 teams from across the country competing, CONGRATULATIONS to Officer O'Donoghue and Axel who took 1ST PLACE in the narcotics competition!"

Derby Police introduce canine member of department

Sharing post from the Derby Police Department Facebook page:

"We are proud to introduce Axel as the newest member of the Derby Police Department. Axel is a 10 ½ month old German shepherd bred by Grasso Shepherds in Shelton, CT.

He is pictured here with newly appointed K-9 officer John O’Donoghue. Officer O’Donoghue is a 7 year veteran of the Derby Police Department who was selected from a qualified group of applicants.

Officer O’Donoghue and Axel are scheduled to begin formal training in the spring and are expected to be on the road and part of the Derby community by the fall."