The Nampa Police Department has selected its newest four-legged officer after putting several canine candidates through rigorous testing designed to evaluate their potential for police work.
The department ultimately chose Murtaugh as their new K-9 officer following extensive evaluations that tested the dog’s environmental adaptability, drive, and suitability for law enforcement duties.
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Inside Nampa Police K-9 Selection: Meet Officer Murtaugh
“What they have is high drive for certain aspects of life in the criminal justice world or in policing that we really look for,” said Lt. Brad Childers of the Nampa Police Department…