The Shelton Police Department has recently retired K‑9 Jager.
K‑9 Jager came to the department in 2008 partially through a donation from People’s United Bank. K‑9 Jager was paired with his partner Officer Christopher Nugent. K‑9 Jager was an asset to the department and assisted several local, state, and federal agencies during his career.
K‑9 Jager was an effective tool for law enforcement during major investigations in Shelton and other jurisdictions. K‑9 Jager and his handler proved to be an effective team by combining Officer Nugent’s law enforcement awareness and K‑9 Jager’s willingness to work.
K‑9 Jager assisted in approximately 75 successful tracks and apprehended as many as 15 dangerous suspects.
Officer Nugent and K‑9 Jager were also active in the community. The pair was known to visit area schools and attend community functions and programs.
The department is planning on getting another K‑9 soon. Due to Nugent’s recent promotion to the rank of detective, a new handler will also be selected.
Anyone who would like to donate to the police K‑9 program can do so by sending a check to the Shelton Police Department located at 85 Wheeler St.
Checks should be made out to ‘City of Shelton Special K‑9 account.’
