(La Porte, IN) - A new K9 partner has joined the La Porte City Police Department.

Rocco is a 13-month-old Dutch Shepherd who was recruited all the way from Germany. According to the La Porte Police Department, Rocco is a dual-purpose K9, trained in both patrol and detection work. He accompanies Officer Rico Simpson.

Donations from the community to the department’s K9 fund helped bring Rocco on board.