The duo of Morden Police Constable Scott Edwards and Police Dog Chase are continually working at getting better and strengthening their bond. Edwards is Chase's second handler.  The two have been together for roughly a year and a half, after former handler Constable Adam Hiebert left the department in February of 2015.

"The first few months were tough, probably for both of us," said Edwards. "It was definitely a change for me at work, having an extra responsibility with her riding along with me every night. As well for her, getting used to a new place, a new family, new surroundings, and of course a new handler. As far as I can tell its gone pretty well."

Edwards noted his entire family, including his other dog have welcomed Chase into the family.

"She's part of the family now," said Edwards. "I have another dog at home, a black lab, and that was a concern going into it, but they've taken to each other like sisters now. I have a wife and young son and they are both really big fans. They both help out with getting her fed and watered, and letting her run out in the back yard from time to time."

According to Edwards the biggest challenge has been adapting to a new handler for both him and Chase. Each person is different in their own way and react differently to everything around them.

"I think she knew the previous handler Adam (Hiebert) since she was born. They went through the four months of training together, that was her master, that was the person she spent all of her time with. For that to end kind of quickly and for to now spend time with someone else 24/7 like myself. You definitely see there was some push and pull in the initial stages," explained Edwards. "Like I said she's part of my family and now and I think the Morden Police Service and the City of Morden are lucky to have her."

Chase and Edwards have been focusing on the drug aspect of the job, and have been trying to get away from the physical aspect of it.

Edwards stated they have had live deployments, have done a some public relations events such as drug awareness evenings, and have helped out at the border crossing. He added she is a valuable and effective asset for the community.