Dog Squad search

THE police dog squad is on the hunt for adult German shepherds to help with the fight against crime.
The squad made 969 arrests in 2008, which included apprehending people involved in drug offences, assault and robberies, as well as detecting criminals at burglaries and helping find missing persons.
Sergeant Glenn Barrot said the squad urgently needed adult German shepherds, aged between 12 months to two years, to replace dogs approaching the end of their working lives.
“Skilled canines play a very important part in operational policing;” he said. “Your dog could help save a life or detect hidden persons or property,” he said.
“Dogs can often crawl or jump onto places where it would be impractical or impossible for police members to go.”
German shepherd owners who find their dogs to be intelligent, bold and physically fit could sign their pet up for work in the police force.
The dogs would undergo a stringent testing process to ensure they are suitable. Successful dogs will then undertake three to four months of intensive training involving obedience, agility, retrieval, searching techniques and criminal work at the Dog Training Centre in Attwood, Victoria.
If you think your dog has the attributes required of a K9 dog, please contact the Dog Squad on 9333 1300.