Lt. Pratte and Roxy Speak at Bow Rotary
Lt. Matthew Pratte, Bow’s Canine Officer, spoke to the Bow Rotary Club at its Friday meeting on July 8th. It took many years of continuing training for both the officer and his dog Roxy. They are involved in performing searches for drugs and people, not just for Bow, but neighboring towns as well who do not have a K9 unit. Lt. Pratte shared several stories about Roxy and her skills since she's been “on duty”. No cuddles or scratches are allowed during their work day. A new dog and canine officer will take over these responsibilities in the fall, as Roxy will be retiring and begin new life as a family pet.
(Photo by Eric Anderson)