Police Dogs Hull City

Police Dogs Hull City circa 1950's

Police Constable Roy Bertram Burditt

Retired Police Constable Roy Bertram Burditt who was long serving dog handler in the Leicestershire Constabulary has sadly died (19.08.2011)

Roy would have been known by dog handlers outside of Leicestershire for his many appearances at Regional Police Dog Trials.

His first dog was Simba

Highlighted comment - Tom Benson

Taken from a 'Comment'

I think you should know who was the first ever police dog trainer, he is my uncle Tom Benson, he was called up to the RAF and had trained his dogs he offered them o the RAF but they didn't want them, he then went to the police who not only took the dogs but him aswell. He trained many dogs and men. I am and always will be his proud niece.

(Can anyone supply further details please?)

Police Dog Training book

The following request has been made through this blog:-

Hi. I am looking for the name of a book on dog training I read a long time ago; by one of the first police dog handlers in the UK. I am afraid I do not remember the title of the book or the gentleman's name, all I remember of it is that one of his dogs was name 'Cookie' Can anyone possibly help ?

Nottinghamshire Police Dog Section show winner

HQ/05082011/34 PRESS RELEASE

MIJ THE POLICE DOG HAS HIS DAY

Friday 5 August 2011

Mij the sniffer dog is now the most decorated member of the Nottinghamshire Police dog squad after taking home six rosettes at a dog show last weekend (30 to 31 July 2011).

The Springer Spaniel attended the Ged Walker Memorial Dog Show, held at West Park in Long Eaton.

His handler PC Stuart Hazard said: “We already knew Mij was a special dog with some very special skills, but it was great to be able to show him off, as well as raise money for a cause that resonated so keenly with us within the dog section.

“He’s got more decorations than all of us put together now!”

The dog show has been staged for the past nine years in tribute to PC Ged Walker, a Nottinghamshire Police dog handler who died in the line of duty on 9 January 2003 after being fatally injured by a stolen taxi in Bulwell. He died in hospital two days later of serious head injuries.

In December 2003, 26-year-old David Parfitt was convicted of PC Walker’s manslaughter and was sentenced to thirteen years in prison.

Six-year-old Mij, a Specialist Search Dog trained in the detection and the location of narcotics, firearms, and component parts of firearms and ammunition, was proudly led out into the arena for each class by his best friend Robson, the eight-year-old son of PC Hazard.

The pair received rosettes in the following categories: Best Gun Dog, Best Condition, Agility, Junior Handler, Best Six Legs, The Dog the Judge Would Most Like to Take Home and the Waggiest Tail.

Dog handler PC Andy Pickersgill’s daughter Daisy, 11, also won a Junior Handler rosette with seven-year-old operational and firearm support German Shepherd, Blade.

PC Hazard with Mij and PC Pickersgill with Blade also gave the four hundred attendees a demonstration of the dogs’ skills in searching out drugs and weapons, and capturing fleeing offenders

Organiser Jan Wesley, from The Old Park Farm Dog Training School based in Bilborough, said: “The Notts Police dog section always put on a good show for us, but the added novelty of the kids with the two dogs entering the competitions made it a little bit special this year.

“They loved it. They both had lovely smiles on their faces and were very excited before each class. Considering some of the classes had 30 to 40 entrants they did exceptionally well.

“I think we have recruited two more dog lovers and I fully expect them to be at next year’s show.”

In attendance at this year’s show was PC Walker’s wife Tracy, who took home her own rosette in the gun dog category with Cocker Spaniel Tilly.

More than £1,000 was raised during the show, with proceeds split between the Care of Police Survivors (COPS) Foundation, and military charity Help for Heroes.

The mother and sisters of Lance Corporal Liam Tasker, from the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, were also at the show. Twenty-six-year-old LCpl Tasker was killed in Afghanistan on 1 March 2011. His sniffer dog Theo died of a seizure shortly after.

The parents of Lance Corporal Kenneth Rowe were also in attendance. The 24-year-old dog handler, with the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, was killed in Afghanistan on 24 July 2008 alongside his ammunitions and explosives sniffer dog Sasha.

NOTES TO EDITORS

Supplementary to this release is a photo of Robson Hazard, Mij and PC Stuart Hazard at Ged Walker’s Memorial Bench, which is situated outside the Dogs Section at Nottinghamshire Police Headquarters in Arnold.

Mij’s performance in each class is detailed below:

• First place in the Dog the Judge Would Most Like to Take Home class
• Second place in the Junior Handler class
• Third place in the Waggiest Tail class
• Fourth place in the Best Condition class
• Fifth place in the Best Gun Dog class.

Nottinghamshire Dog handlers 1967

See the following video featuring Pc's Brian George and Geoff Tindall

http://www.macearchive.org/Archive/Title/midlands-news-07111967-bomb-scare-at-gem-supermarket/MediaEntry/1328.html

3 Nottinghamshire Police Dog Section Officers being investigated

3 Nottinghamshire Police Dog Section Officers are subject of an internal investigation. 2 of which have been suspended and the 3rd has been transferred to other duties.

This has been subject to 'press' coverage and it has been stated that there has been no allegation of cruelty etc towards the animals under their charge.

The precise nature of the investigation has not been disclosed.

Two more Police Dogs die.

And yet another two Police Dogs die, having been left in an unventilated private vehicle.

This incident, reported to have been at the Metropolitan Police Dog Training Centre, Keston will be seemingly undefendable after a similar incident in Nottinghamshire. Heavily reported, all dog handlers whether Police or not will be aware of the consequences of leaving dogs in cars unattended.

It has been reported that the officer, Sergeant Ian Craven, one of the country's most experienced dog trainers, slashed his wrists when he learnt of their deaths.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2008691/Sergeant-Ian-Craven-suicide-bid-police-dogs-die-baking-heat-car.html#ixzz1QYEtcqds

ABANDONED LABRADOR IS NOW AWARD-WINNING POLICE DOG

ABANDONED LABRADOR IS NOW

AWARD-WINNING POLICE DOG

Monday 23 May 2011

A golden Labrador who was left to die in an abandoned building has been commended for helping to keep the streets of Nottinghamshire safe.

Six-year-old Monty and his handler PC Rob Cooke were awarded the Terry Ball Award at the annual Labrador Rescue Ball last month.

The award is given every year to a neglected or abused Labrador who deserves special recognition for their achievements following a particularly difficult start to life.

Monty has been helping to police the county since he was rescued in 2007 when he was found starving to death at a deserted pub.

He’d been there for up to three weeks and had survived by drinking water from a toilet.

He was given a home at the East Midlands Labrador Rescue, where his carers recognised a potential in him to become a crime-fighting police dog.

PC Steve Abbott, a Home Office and ACPO accredited police dog instructor, helped guide Monty through the eight-week training process.

He said: “He certainly had lots issues when he first came to us. He was frightened to be in confined spaces and didn’t trust anyone. But I took the time to show him lots of love, sit with him and make sure he knew he was safe.

“I took him for long walks and I saw that he had a great natural ability and had the potential to do really well – he just needed to get his confidence back again.”

But training was not plain sailing for Monty.

PC Abbott continued: “He was just not getting it at first. But he had such a bad start to life, I was determined he was going to make it.

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“So I put in extra time with him and pretty soon, he was not only getting it, he was one of the best we had.”

Monty is able to easily locate a variety of weapons and illegal substances, including heroin, cocaine, amphetamines and cannabis.

Within days of his new job, he had discovered several thousands of pounds worth of cocaine, and his latest find was £3,000 worth of cannabis at a house in Worksop.

Monty lives with his handler PC Cooke and is treated like a member of the family.

PC Cooke said: “He’s spoiled at home and gets lots of love and attention. But he lives to work – that’s what he loves doing the most.

“He’s a loveable rogue and I would not swap him for any other dog in the world. He is a bit boisterous, but if you give him a task, he does it perfectly.

“I am extremely honoured and proud to receive this award, not for me but for Monty because of where he came from and where he is now.”

Sgt Donna Busuttil, from the dog section, said: “The work Steve and Rob have done with Monty cannot be underestimated.

“They make an excellent team and Monty is one of the best working dogs we have ever had in this department.

“We are extremely proud of what they have achieved and undoubtedly make a significant contribution to keeping the streets of Nottinghamshire safe.”

ENDS

My thanks to the Nottinghamshire Police for this Press release

National Police Dog Trials 2011 - winner

First place to Sergeant Paul Glennon (Devon and Cornwall) with his dog 'Spud'.

Second place was Pc Dave Gough (Nottinghamshire) with Police Dog 'Beano'

Third place was Pc Steve Ritchie (Tayside) with Police Dog 'Amstel'

Representatives from Suffolk Constabulary have presented three local charities with £5,000 each, following successful fundraising at the National Police Dog Trials 2011.

I am continually trying to obtain detailed results including contacting Suffolk Police. I will post any reply.

Bradford City Police Dogs 1961-1974

Pc Heywood with new Police Dog 'Sabre'

HMI's (Sir Stanley Peck) Inspection 1967. Pc Wiltshire and 'Duke', Pc Heywood and 'Shane', Pc S Wilson and 'Rinty'

Pc 465 Wakefield and 'Rex' Pc 386 Exley and 'Nero'

Pc 278 Wilson and 'Doby' Pc 302 Davis and 'Kim'

Extracts and photographs kindly supplied by Alan Pickles.

National Police Dog Trials 2011

National Police Dog Trials 2011
April 15^th – 17^th 2011
Trinity Park, Ipswich
Public opening times: Saturday 16^th April – 10am-6pm
Sunday 17^th April – 10am-6pm
Admission: Free
Sponsored by Royal Canin

PLEASE NOTE: PUBLIC DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ATTEND FOR HEALTH & SAFETY REASONS

Suffolk Constabulary is hosting the 2011 National Police Dog Trials.

2011 will see the trials being hosted in the Eastern Region for the first time in its 51-year history.

The trials will see the country’s most highly skilled and experienced dog handlers and dogs from police forces across the UK competing for the overall title of ‘National Police Dog Champion'.

Competitors qualify for the competition after progressing through regional trials, which take place in March. The three-day national trials put competitors through tough exercises, which test a wide range of abilities that are used on a daily basis in helping to tackle crime.

Timetable of events

Saturday 16th April

10am - 11.15am - Competing Police Dogs

11.15am - 11.45am - The Essex Dog Display Team

11.45am - 12.15pm - Display by Suffolk Constabulary’s Drugs Detection Dogs

12.15pm - 1.45pm - Competing Police Dogs

1.45pm - 2.15pm - Display by the Three Counties Newfoundlands

2.15pm - 2.45pm - A talk, demonstration and Q&A session on dog obedience and safety by expert Rex Makensom of 'Paws Obedience

2.45pm - 5pm - Competing Police Dogs

Sunday 17th April

10am - 11.15am - Competing Police Dogs

11.15am - 11.45am - The Essex Dog Display Team

11.45am - 12.15pm - A talk, demonstration and Q&A session on dog obedience and safety by expert Rex Makensom of 'Paws Obedience

12.15pm - 1.45pm - Competing Police Dogs

1.45pm - 2.15pm - Display by the Three Counties Newfoundlands

2.15pm - 2.45pm - Display by Suffolk Constabulary’s Drugs Detection Dogs

2.45pm - 4.15pm - Competing Police Dogs

4.15pm - Awards presentation for the winners of the ‘Police Dogs at Work’ Schools Competition

5pm - National Police Dog Trials Awards Presentation

Notts Police Dog display

A photo from the 70's

Police Dependants Trust

Having received this I feel obliged to pass it on.

National Police Dog Trials 2010 results

South Wales (Ports) Police Dogs circa 1960's

Any information regarding this photograph from the 1960's

Police Dog Display 1990

Taken at the 1990 Police open day at Epperstone
attended by Princess Anne to celebrate Nottinghamshire Police 150th anniversary

Batman theme

Anthony 'Skip' Horsley

'Skip', a retired Derbyshire Police Dog Handler died recently. It was a pleasure to have known and trained with him.

Calendar 2011

Once again Sheila Maw and the Retired Lancashire Police Dog Benevolent Fund have produced an excellent calendar for 2011.

She can be contacted at the following address 'Mrs S Maw, Lower Clerk Hill, Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 9DR' tel. no. 01254 823136 for those of you wishing to purchase.

Thoresby Hall Memorial Police Dog Trial 2010

In the memory of Pc Ged Walker.
Please see following Utube connection http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N9UqM5a2uk