Murphy’s replacement is a two-year-old Black Labrador named Jade. She was raised from a puppy with Murphy and the Southwell family. The canine team of Jade and Investigator John Southwell were also certified by Maine Specialty Dog / Maine State Police. They began service for the State Fire Marshal’s Office as a team on September 7, 2001.
If you have an opportunity to see Jade work, chances are you will hear her, too. Jade is very vocal; not only will she point to an area of interest, but she will bark at you to confirm it. Again, Jade’s off time is spent with family and friends. |