Protect Police Dogs

We are nearing the 4K milestone......please keep sharing. Police dogs cost Police departments £££££'s to purchase and put into service, and continuing health, upkeep, and training can cost a lot over the course of their service lives. These dogs are deployed in law enforcement agencies around the UK. They protect their handlers, other Police Officers but also search for drugs and explosives, locate missing persons, catch offenders and find crime scene evidence. Their amazing sense of smell, 10,000 times more powerful than a human’s, coupled with intense training, makes them a unique weapon in the fight to keep our neighborhoods safe. Dogs and their handlers also visit schools and community groups throughout the year, demonstrating their expertise and special skills, and in the process build healthy bonds between officers and the people they protect and serve. They are vital community outreach tools. These are extraordinary animals playing a special role in our society, but it also comes down to this: An attack on any part of law enforcement is an attack on every part of law enforcement. We need to drop the hammer on anyone who tries to hurt those who are protecting us all. The Services Animal (Offences) Bill will do that. #protecttheprotectors