The Wall Township Police Department is proud to announce that on Friday, January 17, 2020, the newest members of the department’s K-9 Unit, Patrolman Joseph Antunez and K-9 Axel have graduated from the New Jersey Police K9 Association Academy 16 week training program. Ptl. Antunez is a 6 year veteran officer of the department’s patrol division and he is partnered with K9 Axel who is a German Shepherd. Patrolman Antunez and his partner K9 Axel have begun patrol operations and serving the community.
Pictured Above at the K9 graduation ceremony, from left to right: Retired K9 officer Paul Mabin, Lt. Sean O’Halloran, Lt. Michael Hurden, K9 officer Ptl. Gallagher, K9 officer Ptl Joseph Antunez, K9 Axel, K9 officer Sgt. Ed Lister, Ptl. Emmet Idzahl, and Retired K9 officer Steve Powers.
Pictured above: Patrolman Antunez and K9 Axel