India: Dipsy the brave sniffer dog honored by Prime Minister Modi

Dipsy, an Indian-breed sniffer dog with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), has been applauded for her courageous service following recognition by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ episode. Dipsy’s handler, Constable Pyarelal, commended her for successfully Read More …

Pennsylvania: FBI Honors Bucks County K9 Team For Role In Domestic Bombing Case

Bucks County Deputy Sheriff Christina Brewerton and her K9 partner, Zeke, have received a special commendation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Newark Division – for their assistance in the investigation of a domestic bombing case in July. Read More …

New York: Walton man arrested on charges of an explosive device

A Walton man has been arrested on charges of allegedly being in possession of an explosive device, drugs and a firearm. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol Division responded to reports of an individual threatening self-harm on August 6th. Read More …

Philippines: National Police Commission vows upgrades for PNP explosive, K9 units

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) on Friday committed the agency’s full support for the capability enhancement of the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) Explosives and Ordnance Division/Canine Group (EOD/K9 Group). Napolcom Vice Chairperson and Executive Officer Rafael Vicente Calinisan made this Read More …

Michigan: Pipe bombs found in abandoned vehicle in Saginaw

Authorities discovered pipe bombs in an abandoned vehicle in Saginaw this week thanks, in part, to an explosive-sniffing K9, according to the Saginaw Police Department. A Saginaw officer and police dog were dispatched Monday, May 19 to Mike’s Wrecker, located Read More …

California: Live military-grade mortar found inside stolen vehicle in Sacramento

Not your average day, is what California Highway Patrol North Sacramento is saying after a live mortar was found inside a stolen vehicle. CHP say on Tuesday they recovered a stolen SUV. During a search, K9 officers sniffed out a Read More …

Cyprus: Two more suspects in car bomb attack

Two suspects, aged 21 and 28, are expected to appear before a court at a date yet to be set in connection with the explosion of a bomb near a car belonging to a 78-year-old man in Limassol. The 21-year-old Read More …

Finnish ‘hero dog’ assists with Paris Olympics security

Security measures at the Paris Summer Olympics have been ramped up ahead of the games. As many as 45,000 police and 18,000 soldiers are guarding the event and the city, with two police dogs and dog handlers coming from Finland. The Read More …

China: Police dogs showcase skills in Shanghai

With over 70 police dogs showcasing their skills in programs including tracking, evidence search, blood detection, manhunt, drug detection, explosive detection and basic obedience, the Shanghai Public Security Bureau Police Dog Technical Competition kicked off in the city on Wednesday. Read More …

California Highway Patrol introduces 8 new canine teams

Eight new canine teams were introduced during a CHP ceremony in West Sacramento on Friday. The dogs will be used for various tasks, including detecting human scent, contraband, and explosives across the state. The graduates consist of five Patrol and Read More …

Fu Zai: China’s first corgi police dog with short legs and big skills

China’s first corgi police dog, Fu Zai, went viral online as he made his debut at a police open day in Weifang, east China’s Shandong Province. Unlike typical police dogs with long limbs and agile bodies, Fu Zai captivated the Read More …

Massachusetts: State Police welcome two new bomb squad dogs

The Massachusetts State Police department have welcomed two new rookies to the bomb squad, Trapper and Otto. The pair will begin Explosive Detection Canine Class where they will learn how to detect scents associated with explosive materials. Once they are Read More …

California: Placer County Sheriff gets its first certified bomb detection dog

The Placer County Sheriff’s Office welcomed a new member to the team recently: A certified Explosive Ordnance Disposal team dog. Stanley and his handler, Deputy Lamb, have been in training. On Tuesday, the sheriff’s office announced that Lamb and Stanley Read More …

Australia: AFP at the cutting edge of law enforcement capability

The AFP is creating pilot projects and new technology to stay a step ahead of criminals to protect Australians and Australia’s interests. The AFP’s Commissioner Innovation Fund established in 2019 has supported more than 70 projects to deliver new and Read More …

Cambodia: CMAC to train dogs to smell for drugs

Heng Ratana, the Executive Director of the Cambodian Mines Action Center (CMAC), says CMAC will be collaborating with the National Police to train dogs to sniff out drugs. The aim of this training is to combat and prevent drug trafficking Read More …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …