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Aug 2023
Police dogs to be given collar numbers in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Police has started issuing dogs with collar numbers.
Assistant chief constable Elliot Foskett said the move was in recognition of dogs being colleagues rather than just assets.
The animals will also have their names added to a new Police Dog Roll of Honour at the force’s headquarters at Northallerton when they retire or are killed in the line of duty. Their police handlers will be presented with a ceremonial dog collar.
In another move, North Yorkshire Police has created a memorial garden for police dogs at Northallerton. PD Dixon, who died in March last year has been given the first collar number PD0001.
PC Josh Hunsely with Rhun
ACC Foskett said:
North Yorkshire Police also announced today it has introduced a new animal welfare scheme that will see unannounced checks on its kennels.
North Yorkshire Police dog handler Sergeant Gareth Gummerson said:
PC Tony Barnes with Molly, who is trained to find drugs, cash and weapons.
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