Vegas was purchased by Manchester Police Department in March of 2005. He and his handler, Officer Mike Ilewicz, attended a 12 week Patrol course by North American Police Working Dog Association during the spring of 2005. The course was conducted by NAPWDA Master Trainer Bill Nott of New London Police Department and Trainer Michael Ravenelle, Ledyard Police Department. K-9 Vegas also attended 9 week narcotics detection course held by trainer Michael Ravenelle. He attended this course with his K-9 partners, Dibbs and Marco.

Like all MPD K-9 Units, K-9 Vegas lives at home with his handler and his family.