K-9 roc celebrates 7th birthday while continuing patrol service with manchester police

K-9 Roc celebrates 7th birthday while continuing patrol service with Manchester Police

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March 16, 2026

The Manchester Police Department marked a milestone birthday for one of its working K-9 partners, recognizing years of service in the community.

Manchester, NJ – The Manchester Township Police Department celebrated the seventh birthday of one of its working police dogs on Sunday, highlighting the role the canine continues to play in daily patrol operations. K-9 Roc, who serves alongside handler Officer Marc Micciulla, remains an active member of the department’s K-9 unit.


Key Points

  • Manchester Police recognized K-9 Roc’s 7th birthday in a social media post Sunday
  • Roc serves alongside handler Officer Marc Micciulla in the department’s K-9 unit
  • The department invited community members to share birthday wishes for the working police dog

The department shared the birthday message publicly, thanking the K-9 for his work and inviting residents to join the celebration by posting birthday wishes online.

Police said Roc continues to work daily with Officer Micciulla, assisting in duties that support patrol operations and community safety.

K-9 unit remains key part of policing

Police K-9s are trained to assist officers in a variety of functions that can include suspect searches, tracking, and other law enforcement operations. Handlers and their canine partners work closely together, often spending years training and serving side by side.

Manchester Police noted that Roc is one of several four-legged partners assigned to the department.

The birthday recognition highlighted the department’s appreciation for the K-9 unit and the work performed by its handlers and dogs throughout the township.

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