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Handlers and their dogs represented West Midlands Police at National Police Dog Trials in Scotland.

'trials included tracking, searching, criminal work and obedience.'

29 May 2024

Last week two of West Midlands Police’s (WMP) handlers and their dogs represented West Midlands Police at the National Police Dog Trials in Scotland.

PCs Henry and Loi competed in various different trials with their dogs, Archer and Dredd.

Their skills were put to the test against other police handlers and dogs from forces across the country and judged by a panel of experts.

The trials included tracking, searching, criminal work and obedience.

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Chief Constable, Craig Guildford also attended to show support to WMP’s officers and dogs – and to officially receive the handover for next year’s National Dog Trials, which will be hosted by WMP in Birmingham.

Chief Inspector Dan Lowe, from Operations, said: “It was great to see so much support for our handlers and their dogs as they took part in this year’s trials. “They did us proud, like they do every single day. “Plans are now underway for next year’s trials which we are honoured to be hosting in the West Midlands. We would love to see as many of our communities there as possible.”

Images: Police Scotland

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