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Please consider voting for our very own PD Snow for the Emergency Services Dog Medal of Honour! orlo.uk/z8WMq
ALT Police dog snow, a black German Shepherd and Malinois cross dog
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PD Lucky assisted on an operation with @CoventryPolice indicating on barrels at the rear of a shop. Large amounts of drugs recovered, two in custody for possession with intent to supply 🐶
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Males spotted on stolen scooters in Selly Oak. Containment traps them in a park and they take to running, with officers losing them in the park... until PD Charlie arrives, uses his nose to track them and locates two hiding in a bush. Both in custody, vehicles recovered.
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PD Gus and Kane were involved in a pursuit through Coventry yesterday, resulting in one stolen vehicle and weapon recovered, and three in custody. Charges which included theft of motor vehicle, dangerous drive, robbery and theft were brought after the CID investigation.
ALT Police dog Gus, a brown Belgian Malinois dog in a sitting position
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PD Lucky assisted officers in searching a vehicle. She located a large amount of Class A drugs that offenders thought they had hidden... but the nose knows! 🐶
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Watch how our very own PD Lucky helped officers locate over 16k worth of class A drugs including crack cocaine and heroin, resulting in a 38 month prison sentence for the offender: orlo.uk/GN5nD
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You can the full details about our latest X regarding PD Kane's arrests in Solihull here: orlo.uk/g3VDG
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With multiple reports of machete-point robberies, PD Kane was deployed to Shirley with firearms and response officers. Offenders ran, so Kane chased and detained one immediately, then tracked and found No.2, then found the last two hiding in bushes. 2 zombie knives recovered also
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In the early hours of this morning officers were called to a burglary in Birmingham City Centre.
With a suspect making off on foot PD Charlie & AD30 sprung into action; taking the wind from his sails and detaining him for officers to arrest.
Great work PD Charlie!
🏃🏽♂️…🐕…👮♀️
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On Saturday in Dudley, officers were given a tip off about the whereabouts of a wanted man.
He climbed out of a window and ran off, but with PD Bear & AD38 after him he was never going to get far.
42 teeth brings another one into custody.......
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One of our own dog handlers, PC Wayne Trueman, has won an award for his work with students. Read more about at orlo.uk/0jaZD
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Yesterday in Coventry PD Meghan put her nose to work after officers stopped a suspected drug dealer.
AD73 tasked her to search an area where the suspect had been seen and she found numerous concealed packages.
In excess of 600 wraps of Class A drugs were found!
Well done both!
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Last night, a vehicle made off from officers in Shard End, preferring to go off road than stop for some reason. However, he quickly ran out of talent, crashing his car whilst attempting to turn a corner and ran off - luckily PD Gus was there to prove 4 legs are faster than 2!
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A robbery took place at a store in Bham, where a male stole used a knife to threaten staff, before leaving in a waiting vehicle. The vehicle is found, and PD Bear is utilised to persuade the offender to get out of the car for the arrest. Knife and stolen goods recovered. 🐕🦺
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After an attempt to steal a car in Coventry, Warwickshire police's traffic get behind the stolen vehicle used in the offence. Coventry ANPR team sting it, then WMP dogs PD Scout chases and catches the driver, and PD Ugo catches the passenger. Driver has been wanted since 2023.
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After years of dedicated service we say a huge thank you and happy retirement to PC Sue Cheek and her partners PD Chase & PD Trevor
AD48 has officially signed off for the final time. Enjoy your well earned retirement you’ll be greatly missed @WMPolice #ThankYou #policedogs
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Another of our newly licensed dogs is PD Bonnie, who was called to a burglary in Coventry last night, to find 3 offenders running as she arrived. She gave chase and detained one of the males, who was also on recall to prison. A chainsaw and baseball bat was also recovered.
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... make that 3! Carrying on from the previous post, a male wanted for a number of offences including serious assault kept running from officers in Birmingham last night - however faced with PD Bear, he decided running wasn't the best idea any more and gave up 🐕🦺 🏃♂️
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Report of a stabbing in Brum - the offender had fled. Bear located him trying to hide nearby, and when they came face to face the suspect wisely decided to give up. Bear is one of our newer dogs, recently licensed, and this makes 2 prisoners in 2 weeks - off to a great start!
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PD Lucky assisted Birmingham Airport Police @BHX_Police today in an operation, where her nose let her locate large amounts of cash, all of which has been seized. 🐕🦺 💰 💰 orlo.uk/reBfV
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After a report of a kidnapping in Tipton, the offending vehicle is spotted by PD Nero's handler on a car park. Four males try to exit the vehicle as approached, but are challenged by Nero and are detained. Numerous weapons also found and recovered so four in custody!🚔 🐕🦺
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PD Sasha was out on her third shift with a new handler last night, when a male decamped from a vehicle in the Stetchford area. PD Sasha's nose led her into a garden where she found the male under a compost heap, which she thought was a rubbish hiding spot. Arrested!
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A driver in Stetchford today decided to try to get away from PD Kane's handler when asked to stop. After a short pursuit, he decided that he would fare better ditching the car and trying to outrun PD Kane. Spoiler: He was wrong. One in custody for dangerous driving and theft
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We are pleased (for us) that PD Scout's handler decided they couldn't break up the team and remains with WMP, deciding not to transfer forces after all. They have picked up where they left off, detaining two offenders whilst supporting firearms officers at an incident in Brum
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We wish PD Scouts handler all the best: he's transferring forces, and on their last shift together today they caught a male who was wantedx3 for DV offences, who ran from officers. PD Scout is looking forward to his rehandling course with a new handler and will be back very soon!
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#ARREST Offenders from disorder flee in a vehicle and are pursued. They try their luck on foot... main offender is quickly detained by PD Ray. PD Uno takes up the rest of the chase and detains 2 more. Weapons and other evidence also found and recovered. orlo.uk/kzhfF
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Not just the bad guys... PD Kane called yesterday to the report of a vulnerable missing person in a wooded area. He tracks from the last point they were seen and locates them hiding in the woods, and is able to guide officers and ambulance in to provide them with help. 🐕🦺
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#ARREST PD Snow, one of our Firearms Support Dogs, was involved in the arrest of an 18 year old male for firearms offences yesterday in the Oldbury area. A firearm, cash and class A drugs were recovered. The male is in custody for questioning. orlo.uk/7QVRT
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#ARREST PD Ray was called to a burglary at a factory in West Brom the other night. On arrival, he quickly found one offender hiding behind a skip... then he found their bag and angle grinder... then he found the 2nd offender behind a steel container for the complete sweep. 🐕🦺
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#ARREST PD Scout and handler were called to the report of a stabbing in Birmingham tonight. Being first to arrive they were pointed towards the location of the offender, entered the property and promptly found and detained them. Weapons recovered from scene and one in custody.
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#ARREST Yesterday, there were multiple reports of a male on a bus in Birmingham, armed with a large kitchen knife who was attempting to rob people. PD Riot responded to the calls, and on the top floor of the bus the offender was detained and arrested, and the knife recovered.
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Yesterday in Sheldon, AD31 & PD Usk were searching for a wanted man.
Someone matching the description in some bushes went to run before seeing PD Usk & gave up.
He wasn’t the man they were after but turned out to be wanted for a recent robbery instead!
Great job!! 👏🏻 👏🏻
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Our four-legged colleagues Wez and Jack have been busy overnight! 🐕🦺 🐕🦺
In two separate incidents they have found a suspect with a knife hiding in some bushes in #Walsall and recovered stolen property in #Dudley.
'Pawsome' work!
More - orlo.uk/00Eyg
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Our #Silverstone and #Formula1 litter crossed the finish line just in time for the #BritishGrandPrix this past weekend 🏁🐾
Meet the malinois pups named after British Motorsport legends: Lando, Lewis, George, Maria, Susie, Silver, Button, Jackie & Olive!
@SilverstoneUK @F1
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PD Ray had two arrests in Dudley last night. First offender decamps from a moped and runs from @Trafficwmp, Ray tracks, finds and detains him hiding in bushes. Second job, when on route to an alarm offender decamps from a motorcycle. Ray tracks and finds him hiding behind a fence
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#ARREST A stolen motorbike is spotted in the Kingstanding area. @Trafficwmp and @NPASMidlands spot it and get it stung, causing two to run off on foot. PD Uno is guided to the last place one is seen by NPAS, and takes handler through wooden panel to suspect hiding behind a door
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#ARREST PD Kane was called to the report of a burglary in Coventry last night. He tracked from a stolen moped, and officers ahead had a male run from them. Kane continued to track, and found and detained the male who had run off and thought hiding in a bush would work.🐕🦺
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#ARREST PD Snow and handler have just finished two night shifts. On each shift, they attended reports of a burglary, and found the offender who decided he was faster than the dog and could get away. They both found out the hard way it was PD Snow, not PD Slow!
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#ARREST A male wanted on recall to prison is spotted by officers, but he runs into the night and thick undergrowth. PD Viper and handler attend, and Viper tracks from where he was last seen and finds him, teaching him that you cannot hide from the nose!
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PD Lucky assisted colleagues at @StaffsPolice in a proactive operation targeting drug use on the 24th and 25th of June. Lucky indicated on a number of people, leading to monkey dust and cannabis being recovered. An imitation firearm was also found and seized by officers
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We're heartbroken to share that RPD Ellis has passed away peacefully at the age of ten 🐾
He retired in 2022 and spent his well-earned retirement surrounded by love and comfort at home.
Ellis served alongside his handler, who retired this week after 36 years in the force 💙
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ALT Police dog Ellis, licking his handlers face who is smiling
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#ARREST After a Ferrari Roma is stolen in Leamington, @OPUWarks sight it and begin a pursuit, Coventry ANPR Team perform a sting on it as it enters Coventry. Offenders decamp from the Ferrari, but PD Kane tracks and finds one hiding in a river. Great teamwork between the forces!
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In Birmingham this week AD24 & PD Phenex put his nose & teeth to good work.
After a domestic assault where the offender had returned & hidden nearby, PD Phenex sniffed him out & chased after him, stopping him in his tracks to prevent his escape.
Great work!
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Our ‘pawsome’ dogs have had a successful shift overnight assisting @Trafficwmp & response officers to detain a suspected burglar and five suspected car thieves across the #WestMidlands.
Well done PDs Ugo, Hail and Maggie 🐾
More here: westmidlands.police.uk/news/…
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Last night in Birmingham, AD27 & PD Kelly were on scene to assist when offenders ran from a car being pursued by @firearmsWMP.
PD Kelly detained one running away then tracked from the abandoned vehicle to where another was hiding nearby!
Great result!!
🏃♂️...🐕...👮♂️...🚓
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In the early hours of this morning in Birmingham, a man was threatened with a knife.
AD27 spotted the suspect nearby & assisted by AD31 with PD Usk he was quickly detained.
AD31 & PD Usk then located the knife that had been discarded nearby.
Great teamwork!
🗡️🏃♂️...🐕🚔
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Feeling inspired by the incredible teams at #NPDT2025? 🤔
We're now recruiting for Police Officers and Dog Handler Transferees to join us! If you're ready for your next challenge, apply now
Police officer 👉 westmidlands.police.uk/polic…
Dog handler 👉 ecwz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/…
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We had a fantastic turnout at our Open Day Community event at Tally Ho, that brought the National Police Dog Trials to a close.
Here's a snapshot of our handlers and their dogs in action.
BIG well done to Sgt Colston, PCs Loy and Phillips and dogs Charlie, Dredd & Lightning.
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Day 3 of the National Police Dog Trials has begun.
We can’t wait to see you all today! 🐾
#policedogs @PoliceDogTrials
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Come join us tomorrow on the final day of #NPDT25 and our community open day. 🐾
Our dogs and puppies can’t wait to see you all.
Tickets are available here - eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-midl…
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That’s day 3 of the National Dog Trials complete! We have had lots of students from across the West Midlands visit and have fun in the sunshine with all our police departments and partners ☀️
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@PoliceDogTrials Day 3 is up and running and the sun is shining! ☀️
We have lots of different police departments here today such as drones, forensics, traffic and public order🚨
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PD Archer has retired after a successful career detaining suspects, finding drugs and firearms, and representing the force at the @PoliceDogTrials
PD Archer is putting up his paws for some well-earned rest after seven years of fighting crime.
More orlo.uk/pAwD2
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This year, Sgt Matt Colston with PD Charlie, PC H Loi with PD Dredd and PC Lisa Phillips with PD Lightning will represent West Midlands Police as they compete.
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#NPDT2025 | Today marks the beginning of the 63rd National Police Dog Trials, hosted this year by us at Tally Ho! 🐾
In the coming days, police dogs and their handlers from across the UK will showcase their agility, obedience, and searching skills in these trials.
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This family were happy to meet PD’s Stan and Chase during some live training. Our narcotics dogs were out and about this week, not on an Easter egg hunt but seeking out those carrying band substances..but can you guess where?
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And that's a wrap...
Our 13 week general purpose initial course has come to an end and our brand new dog teams are hitting the streets next week.
Please welcome PC Foster with Sacha, PC Keen with Charlie, PC Boon with Scout and PC Young with Sam.
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We will also be hosting the National Police Dog Trials Community Open Day on Saturday 10 May that will be open to members of the public.
This will be a free event but tickets will be limited. Reserve yours here - orlo.uk/tickets_CsI2H
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Dog Trials | We will be hosting the 63rd annual National Police Dog Trials from 7-10 May.
The event will see police dogs and their handlers from across the United Kingdom compete in a series of trials including agility, searching and obedience.
orlo.uk/moreinfohere_h4gxY
ALT PD Dredd in action
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PD Ron assisted officers in Wolverhampton today after a foot chase led to a suspect hiding in a large building.
Ron got straight to work and found the male concealed under a manhole cover in the basement.
One in custody. Great teamwork!
Ron never loses at hide and seek.
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