German shepherd dogs
police dogs
A police dog is a dog that is trained specifically to assist police and other law-enforcement personnel in their work. Police dogs are often referred to by the term "K9", which is a homophone of "canine", a word that generally refers to dogs and dog-like animals.
In many jurisdictions the intentional injuring or killing of a police dog is a felony subjecting the perpetrator to harsher penalties than those in the statutes embodied in local animal cruelty laws. This is similar in logic to how resisting arrest is a more serious crime than regular assault and battery. A growing number of law-enforcement organizations outfit dogs with bullet-proof vests, and some even go so far as to make the dog’s sworn officers, with their own police badges and IDs.Furthermore, a police dog killed in the line of duty is often given a full police funeral
In many jurisdictions the intentional injuring or killing of a police dog is a felony subjecting the perpetrator to harsher penalties than those in the statutes embodied in local animal cruelty laws. This is similar in logic to how resisting arrest is a more serious crime than regular assault and battery. A growing number of law-enforcement organizations outfit dogs with bullet-proof vests, and some even go so far as to make the dog’s sworn officers, with their own police badges and IDs.Furthermore, a police dog killed in the line of duty is often given a full police funeral
Training
Most initial and refresher training takes place at the Dog Training Establishment, Keston, Kent. Other practical training is done in the workplace.
The dogs are trained throughout their working life, which is usually 7½ to 8½ years, in order to maintain safe and effective performance, and each year the teams are assessed formally.
When they retire, the dogs usually stay with their handler as a pet.
The staff undergo specialist training to become Instructors and to deal with dangerous dogs and dog related legislation.
Dogs and handlers from all over the country and many parts of the world attend the MPS Dog Training Establishment for a variety of courses.
The department uses tried and tested dog breeds such as German or Belgian Shepherd Dogs, Labradors and Springer or Cocker Spaniels. Some dogs are bred at Keston, whilst others are donated (up to 24 months old).
The DSU breeding program supplies many of the puppies from proven working dogs. They are cared for in the homes of DSU staff and puppy walkers until they are allocated for basic training at around 12 months old.
If you have a young dog of the type mentioned above only, and wish to donate it, you can contact the police with full details at: [email protected]
Police no longer have responsibility for stray dogs and all enquiries regarding lost or found dogs should be directed to your local authority dog warden.
You can contact the dog warden service on 0845 2417253 or email [email protected].
Most initial and refresher training takes place at the Dog Training Establishment, Keston, Kent. Other practical training is done in the workplace.
The dogs are trained throughout their working life, which is usually 7½ to 8½ years, in order to maintain safe and effective performance, and each year the teams are assessed formally.
When they retire, the dogs usually stay with their handler as a pet.
The staff undergo specialist training to become Instructors and to deal with dangerous dogs and dog related legislation.
Dogs and handlers from all over the country and many parts of the world attend the MPS Dog Training Establishment for a variety of courses.
The department uses tried and tested dog breeds such as German or Belgian Shepherd Dogs, Labradors and Springer or Cocker Spaniels. Some dogs are bred at Keston, whilst others are donated (up to 24 months old).
The DSU breeding program supplies many of the puppies from proven working dogs. They are cared for in the homes of DSU staff and puppy walkers until they are allocated for basic training at around 12 months old.
If you have a young dog of the type mentioned above only, and wish to donate it, you can contact the police with full details at: [email protected]
Police no longer have responsibility for stray dogs and all enquiries regarding lost or found dogs should be directed to your local authority dog warden.
You can contact the dog warden service on 0845 2417253 or email [email protected].
