Orange’s K-9 unit is exclusively staffed by German shepherds – the breed is particularly suited to apprehending suspects and finding evidence, Osborn said.

Meet Zeus, a 22-month-old red sable German shepherd who's in training to become Ridgefield's first police dog in 25 years.

NEWARK — Joel Monroe stands behind the German shepherd and pets its coat, while Kyle Krotter faces the dog, stroking its snout. Wearing thick padded overalls, the men seem well-protected from ...