Newest Halifax K-9 member named in honour of late police dog handler

Halifax Regional Police are set to welcome the force’s newest crime-fighting canine, named in honour of a late officer.

One-year-old German shepherd, Morgan, is currently completing his police training and will be sworn in this December.

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Morgan is a general service dog with a specialty in explosives detection and will work alongside his new partner, Const. Phil MacDonald.

Morgan was named after the late Const. Joseph Ronald (Ron) Morgan, who was known for his passion for German shepherds.

“My husband was a certified trainer and handler of police dogs for years, and I’m sure he’d be honoured by this kind gesture,” said Sheila Morgan, in a statement.

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Chief Jean-Michel Blais said in a news release that the K-9 unit plays an integral part of the police service.

“We’re so proud that he has the name of one of our retired officers. It’s a way to honour the memory of (Const.) Ron Morgan and share a little history about his service with the police,” said Blais.

MacDonald’s current canine partner, Steeler, is retiring at the end of the year.

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