Orvis and Nia
People gathering for the ceremony
Chief Lewis and company
The sky from outside the chief's office
Chief Lewis kicks off the ceremony where Nia and Orvis receive their badges
Chief Lewis, Orvis and his handler Detective Forbes, me in the background!
The Narcotics unit
I present Chief Lewis with a check for $5,000 (Thank you East Rock Friends)
Chief Lewis asked me to give Nia her badge! I was so honored to do that! Doesnt she look proud!
Det. Novella presents me with a plaque of appreciation and a Narcotics Unit t-shirt. What a nice surprise!
The press asks Chief Lewis a few questions. Just this morning, Orvis found heroin and approx $16,000
Chief Lewis with Shawnee and Owner John
Nia is relaxed in front of the television cameras. "All in a days work" she says...
Orvis chillin after he demonstrates his drug sniffing abilities. With in minutes he found drugs that were voluntarily hidden on New Haven Register reporter Bill Kaempffer and another volunteer.
Me, Detective Novella and Nia.
Nia, Det Novella, and another narcotics detective
Orvis and handler Det Teddy Forbes
Shawnee and John
