Mamou Police Chief Brent Zackery announced today that in conjunction with the Town of Mamou, the Mamou Police Department has acquired a K-9 Officer. Phoenix is a three year old female Belgian Malinois, which has been formally trained for drug detection, attack and search and rescue. Handlers, Chief Zackery and Assistant Chief Drew Fruge have trained and received certifications to handle Officer Phoneix from LA K-9. Phoenix is now formally on duty and ready to get to work. Chief Zackery added a special thank you to Walmart Distribution Center for a grant and to Green Mule Services,LLC for its donation which helped in the purchase and training of the newest member of the Mamou Police Department. Pictured is Chief Brent Zackery, Phoenix and Assistant Chief Drew Fruge.