Bethel's current Police K9 is getting ready to retire this year because the German Shepherd is 10 years old.  During the November Police Commission meeting, officials say Bishop was doing well with his training. 

Bishop came from Europe.  Officer Adam Cleary will be Bishop's handler and the dog will live with him full time. 

The dog is used for drug detection, searches, suspect apprehension and tracking among other aspects of the job.  The cost of a new police K9 officer is about $6,500.  The cost was donated by the Verdi family--owners of Verdi Construction.