PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Portsmouth Police decided to let the public participate in naming the department’s newest K9, and boy did they. More than 1500 votes were submitted.

The winning name is… Duke. 

Voting ended this past Friday. The runner-up names were Ruger, Dozer, Ace, Hank, Robo and Wrinkles.

Welcome to the police force Duke.