K-9 Solo, a 10-month-old Belgian Malinois, was officially appointed to the department on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Solo will be partnered with handler Officer Conner Robertson and will be working as a tracking dog during search and rescue and narcotics operations.

Officer Robertson is a U.S. Air Force Veteran and has a master’s degree in criminology and criminal justice. His commitment to growth is unwavering as he steps into this next role as a K-9 handler.

K-9 Solo comes from Runchkin Hill Training and Breeding Facility, located in West Newbury. Nahant Police worked closely with staff and owner Robin Desmond during the process of adopting Solo.

This is the first time the department has had a K-9 Unit and hopes to expand in the future.K-9 Solo, a 10-month-old Belgian Malinois, was officially appointed to the department on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Solo will be partnered with handler Officer Conner Robertson and will be working as a tracking dog during search and rescue and narcotics operations.

Officer Robertson is a U.S. Air Force Veteran and has a master’s degree in criminology and criminal justice. His commitment to growth is unwavering as he steps into this next role as a K-9 handler.

K-9 Solo comes from Runchkin Hill Training and Breeding Facility, located in West Newbury. Nahant Police worked closely with staff and owner Robin Desmond during the process of adopting Solo.

This is the first time the department has had a K-9 Unit and hopes to expand in the future.