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Boston’s newest police puppy has a name

And Viggo was his name-o.

The Boston Police Department’s newest K9 has a name.

The department asked for the public’s help in giving the 11-week-old Belgian Shepherd a moniker. Their only requirement was that they had to be strong, commanding, two-syllable names.

They said in a tweet they’d received over a thousand suggestions in less than an hour.

Earlier today, Police Commissioner William Evans, the head K-9 trainer officer and the Junior Police Academy announced their selection from over 20,000 submissions.

Say hello to Viggo!

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