AMHERST, N.Y. — There’s a new canine on the Amherst Police Department, but it’s not what you might think.
The department recently welcomed Manny, a 12-week-old Labrador Retriever, to its ranks. He won’t be sniffing around drug busts or attempting to track down suspects at crime scenes.
Manny won’t be doing any of that in his official role as community engagement and support canine, essentially serving as an ambassador of goodwill and compassion…