Reunion of the North East Dog Handlers

From Alan Pickles, Ex-Bradford City and West Yorkshire.

The third reunion of the North East Dog Handlers is due to take place on the 10th of October 2009 at 7.30pm at The Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Wetherby. Meals and overnight accomodation can be booked by contacting Maurice Hunt, (ex South Yorkshire) on 01302- 846951. There was an attendance last year of about 30 men from South, West and North Yorks with Humberside, Durham and Northumberland also in attendance.

Badge on my collar 11

Soon to be published, watch this space.

Another excellent book by Marilyn Walton.

Recognise the Police Dog?

Over to you Nottinghamshire

In the light of the recent incident another Force has taken the initiative to bring about some good news.
Police dogs are being retired on their own "pensions" and "health plans" by the Cambridgeshire force, they are paying for the food, vet bills and kennelling costs during an animal's retirement.

According to figures, Nottinghamshire Police were underspent in the last financial year.

Not so isolated

This is how serious they take vehicle interior temperature in the USA http://www.blackthornk9.com/pg18.html

Also, from the following report it can be seen that these incidents involving Police Dogs do happen elsewhere see http://www.wdsu.com/news/20134024/detail.html

Death of Police Dogs

A Notts police officer whose dogs died in last month's heatwave is to face legal action and has been suspended by the force.
The German Shepherds died after allegedly being left in the handler's car at Notts Police's headquarters in Arnold on June 30.
An RSPCA spokesperson said: "The RSPCA can confirm that following the deaths of two police dogs in Nottinghamshire on 30 June, legal proceedings will be brought against a Nottinghamshire police officer for causing unnecessary suffering to the two animals."

2 Police Dogs die in hot car

An investigation has been launched after two Police Dogs died in the handlers own vehicle whilst he was visiting Headquarters last Tuesday afternoon, 30 June 2009.

Dog trials

Part of the introduction to my book 'With Courage and Trust' was the dedication to my wife, Diane, who has suffered years of dogging by my side, be it in rain, wind, hail or snow. (translated to mean standing by my side at Working Trials etc)However I have since learned that 'dogging' is now something completely different and this was pointed out to me by a young man in my office, who had purchased my book. It has particular reference to Thieves Wood and is described as:(the Internet translation)Dogging is a predominantly British activity that involves outdoor exhibitionism in car-parks, wooded areas and the like. The term dogging originated in the early Seventies to describe men who spied on couples having sex outdoors. These men would 'dog' the couples' every move in an effort to watch them. When the swinging scene discovered that open-air sex has its own special thrill they began meeting in car-parks, and the doggers found a new and rich supply of voyeuristic fun. Moreover, the doggers soon realised that these couples were actively encouraging them to watch, even performing for them, and sometimes allowing them to join in.
We certainly had no connection! embarrassed or what?

National Police Dog Trials 2009

Nottinghamshire Police Dog handler PC Dave Buckley, pictured with his police dog Chas, scored 911 points out of 1,000 to win the competition at Leeds Castle in Kent.

The trials were held between 23 and 26 April 2009 at the prestigious Leeds Castle in Kent, former home of King Henry VIII.

27 dogs and handlers from 23 forces first had to compete at local and regional events to qualify for the right to enter.

Palestine Police Dog Section circa 1938

A couple of pictures circa 1938 of the Palestine Police Dog Section, taken at the Mt. Scopus Depot.

Supplied and published with the kind permission of Tony Moore

Bob Collins with Britta outside Guildford Cathedral.

Bob Collins, who has made leather equipment for police dogs at his workshop in Recreation Road since 1938, was given a chief constable’s commendation at a recent ceremony for his work.
“This is the only job I have ever had, it is a family trade. I still do 10 hours days, but it is a privilege to work for the police,” said Mr Collins.

Some 'standout'

An excellent cartoon by Dave Ellis (ex-donkey walloper)

Pc John Wharvell

Notts dog handlers

Barney Flak and Jay

Credit crunch

It has hit America, how long before it hits us.

When a Police Dog Handler wishes he wasn't

Notts dog handlers

Top left Barney and PD Flak. Top right Dave Smith and John Wharvell

Bottom Joe Lloyd

With thanks to Brian 'Barney' Hagen

Leicestershire Police Dog Section

Informal photo Leics Police Dog Section 1982. Some handlers missing due to shifts etc.

Thanks for another from Dave Simpson.

Police Dog Trials 1960

Thanks again to Dave Simpson for this one,

Police sniffer dog

Well there is a limit!!!!

look at the eyes.

Pd Kirk

Currently awaiting further details