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New Rome Police Department K-9 officer introduced to city

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  March 11, 2025 10:16am EDT
Rome
FOX 5 Atlanta

The Brief

    • K-9 Cas, a Belgian Malinois, made his public debut at the Rome City Commission meeting.
    • Cas specializes in narcotics detection, evidence recovery, tracking, and apprehension after months of training.
    • The new K-9 officer will enhance public safety while strengthening community engagement.

ROME, Ga. - The Rome Police Department has officially welcomed its newest K-9 officer, Cas, a highly trained Belgian Malinois specializing in law enforcement tasks.

What we know:

Cas, originally from the Netherlands, arrived in Rome from Pennsylvania and has been training alongside K-9 Officer Anthony Banks since November. As a dual-purpose canine, Cas is skilled in narcotics detection, evidence and article recovery, tracking, and apprehension, making him a valuable addition to the department’s efforts to keep the community safe.

The new K-9 officer made his public debut at the most recent Rome City Commission meeting, where he received a warm welcome from city officials and residents. His addition is expected to not only bolster law enforcement capabilities but also help strengthen community relations.

What's next:

With his training complete, Cas is now officially on duty, ready to serve and protect the Rome community.

The Source

  • Information from the above story came from a Facebook post by the Rome Police Department. 

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