West St. Paul Police K9

Dogs Descend on Thompson Park for K9 Walk

Thanks to Cardinal Corner for their support.

The West St. Paul Police Department hosted the first ever K9 Walk at Thompson Park. The event invited residents and their dogs on a two-mile walk to support the two dogs on the West St. Paul police force, Cecil and Bear.

“I currently have been working with Cecil for almost two years and it is by far the best job there is,” said Officer Nicole Murphy, Cecil’s handler. “I literally get to take my dog to work everyday.”

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More: Learn more about Murphy’s work with Cecil in our earlier article.

K9 Walk Photos

Here’s a look at the event, captured by photographer Sam Amundson:

All photos by Sam Amundson: Sam is a freelance photographer specializing in sports, nature, portraiture, and photojournalism. He’s currently a senior at Two Rivers High School where he runs cross country and plays baseball. Sam lives in St. Paul, Minn., with his parents and sister.

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