Texas A&M police welcomes new K9 officer

The Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD) welcomes a new K-9 to the force. Taps, a 2-year-old German Shepherd, was born in Poland and in June joined her partner, Officer John Browning, in Aggieland. In June 2023, Officer Browning and Read More …

Indian Army Deploys Bomb Disposal Squads And Sniffer Dogs For G20 Summit Security

As the countdown to the mega G20 summit event in the national capital on September 9-10 begins, the Indian Army has taken extensive measures to ensure the safety and security of the event. Bomb disposal squads, sniffer dogs, and counter-drone Read More …

Amtrak police dogs: Dutifully trained to serve and protect the rails and its passengers

More than 50 police dogs serve and protect Amtrak’s trains and stations throughout the United States. From birth to adulthood, these canines are trained to work with their human counterparts, protecting them from threats such as bombs. A few of Read More …

Cambodia: Demining dog handlers upskill

A total of 55 deminers from three different entities have completed two recent training courses designed to enhance their abilities to work with dogs in the course of their duties. The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) announced on August 10 Read More …

New York: MTA K9 discourages terrorism on trains

The MTA is continuing to work to keep the region’s transportation system safe and canines are playing a large role in their efforts. The MTA PD Canine Unit currently has 35 teams whose mission is to deter terrorism and prevent Read More …

Camp Lemonnier dog handler teams train together

Military working dog handlers from U.S. Navy Camp Lemonnier security and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa partnered with the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians for an MWD training event at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, July 25, 2023. The training Read More …

UK: Army dogs should be better protected, says former handler

Dogs who have served in the military should have equal status to human veterans and receive better aftercare, a former Army handler has said. Canines can be the first to be sent into the most dangerous situations. And dog charity Read More …

Florida: Meet FDLE’s police dogs who are responsible for finding explosives, electronics

A select group of officers in Florida don’t understand the impact of their work. And at the end of a shift, which may include finding explosive devices or electronics that contain illegal material, some of them just want to chase Read More …

Enhanced military working dog course unleashes maximum potential

The Patrol Explosive Detection Dog – Enhanced Course, or PEDD-E as it is commonly called, is designed to expand the capabilities of the military police patrol and explosive detection dogs by giving them the ability to operate without being physically Read More …

South Carolina: Charleston airport expands K-9 presence to increase security

The Charleston International Airport welcomed two K-9 officers and their handlers to their security team on Monday morning. The new officers have been trained by the Transportation Security Administration through a rigorous four-month program, airport spokesman Spencer Pryor said. The Read More …