Police Dogs

• 3 newbies, 1 retirement for animal crime fighters at Halifax police

  Two dogs, named Cain and Kron, and a horse named Jewelz, were officially sworn in at police headquarters on Monday as officers welcomed the newest members of their crew.

  Canada

  Oct 18
  
• 82-year-old woman reported missing found by Vernon police dog

  It was on a property in Spallumcheen at around 12:45 Saturday, when Mounties were called in to search for an 82-year old woman, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

  Crime

  Sep 18
  
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• 8 police dogs die in overheated van in Indiana, raising questions of neglect

  At least eight German shepherds are dead after the air-conditioning in the van transporting them failed on a day when outside temperatures hovered around 33 C.

  U.S. News

  Aug 1
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• Criminal charges possible after B.C. police dog bites off-duty inspector in Surrey

  British Columbia's civilian police watchdog has determined there are 'reasonable grounds' to believe officers may have committed an office during a takedown on May 29, 2021.

  Crime

  Jul 5
• Good dogs! Meet the 4 canines named to animal hall of fame in Quebec

  Four canines — Argon, Monty, Hestia and Tango — have been inducted into Quebec's animal hall of fame for their work that included solving crimes to supporting the homeless.

  Canada

  Apr 22
• ‘Prolific offender’ arrested after spike belt used on Highway 1, Abbotsford police say

  While on a normal highway patrol, Abbotsford police officers spotted a known stolen vehicle between McCallum Road and Clearbrook Road around 3:30 a.m.

  Crime

  Mar 19
• Luka the Dog of Regina Police Service dies; handler reflects on his legacy

  Luka, a German shepherd who was Regina Police Service's first explosive detection dog, has died, leaving holes in the hearts of those he touched, most notably his handler.

  Features

  Jan 30
• 4 arrested after 2 men threatened with guns in west Edmonton

  Air 1, Edmonton police’s helicopter, started following the SUV, which crashed into a parked car at 114 Street.

  Crime

  Dec 29, 2022
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• 6-hour standoff prompted shelter-in-place notice in Tofield

  RCMP provided more details Thursday about why some residents of Beaver County west of Township Road 502 near Tofield, Alta., were asked to shelter in place Wednesday. 

  Crime

  Oct 20, 2022
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• Annual Edmonton river sweep includes search for missing woman

  The North Saskatchewan River sweep is done annually in the fall when the river level is low, to recover any human remains that may have entered the river over the past year. 

  Crime

  Oct 5, 2022