Billerica Police welcome a new K-9 while honoring a fallen hero

Billerica Police welcome a new K-9 while honoring a fallen hero

BILLERICA — A new four-legged member has officially joined the Billerica Police Department, and she carries a name steeped in honor. KC, the newest addition to the department’s K-9 unit, will undergo formal training in the months ahead. While she is learning the tricks of the trade, she carries a name that pays tribute to fallen Officer Kenneth Collins, who gave his life in the line of duty in 1969. The Billerica Police Department said on Tuesda…