Could your dog em-bark on a crime-fighting career?

Cheshire Constabulary’s dogs unit is hoping to add some eager new recruits by taking on some additional specialist search dogs.

The Force is appealing to members of the public to assist in the recruitment drive by donating dogs who are loved, but are no longer able to stay with their families for whatever reason. This is in addition to sourcing canine recruits from dogs’ homes and rescue centres.

In particular, Cheshire is looking for dogs who are:
• Labradors/Springer Spaniels or a cross of the two.
• 1 year to 18 months old.
• Confident around people and confident of new experiences and environments.
• Highly motivated and enjoy searching, such as for a tennis ball or hidden toy.

Sgt Andy Burrage, from the Cheshire Police Dog Unit, said: “Dogs offered will be an given an initial assessment by one of the unit’s instructors before any decision is made whether to take them.

“Staff on the unit would be happy to have an initial discussion with anyone who is contemplating donating.”

Anyone interested can call the Cheshire Police kennels on 01606362681 or 01606362682 and ask to speak to PC Greg Taylor, Richie Land or Al Friday. Should there be no one available on that number, they can contact Sgt Burrage on 07824 609056.