1HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – After nearly a decade of service, K9 Opus will take his final patrol on Tuesday, marking the end of a distinguished career with the Howell Township Police Department.

Opus, partnered since 2016 with Corporal Jesse Moore, has been a fixture in local law enforcement and community outreach programs.

The department will honor him with a “final call” ceremony at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate his service and retirement.

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K9 Opus retiring after nearly 10 years with Howell police

Served alongside Cpl Jesse Moore since 2016

Final call ceremony set for Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.

A decade of dedicated service

K9 Opus joined the Howell Township Police Department in 2016, quickly becoming one of its most active and dependable canine officers. Cross-trained in narcotics dete

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