Starting now, the bad guys have another reason to stay out of Stafford Township. Patrolman Brandon Haines and his K-9 partner, Jase, graduated from The Atlantic County Police Training Center's 41st class January 8.

Stafford PD Officer Brandon Haines and Jase (Stafford PD)
Stafford PD Officer Brandon Haines and Jase (Stafford PD)
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Haines was given the John "Sonny" Burke Award, given each session to the officer who best exemplfies the late Atlantic City K-9 officer's motivation and enthusiasm.

Burke died in the line of duty on October 1, 1970.

In an 12-week regimen described as intensive, officers and dogs learned aspects of tracking, handler protection, evidence recovery, building searches, obedience and court testimony.

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