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We’d like to introduce you to TPD Glenn, the newest addition in our section. Currently he’s in our puppy scheme, due for his basic course next year 🐾 🐶 #doubleN
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After reports of a Male waving a large machete in #Uxbridge, first on scene was PD Zimba & Handler. On seeing the Male run into the station, they bravely chased & without further support, PD Zimba confronted the suspect, successfully detaining & preventing harm to the public!
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** IMPORTANT NOTICE **
To aid the continued challenge of social restrictions amid the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Here’s a picture of a cute police dog.
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GoodMorning! Well she finally grew into her harness! TPD Rosie is celebrating her 1st Birthday today. Happy Birthday Rosie 😊🐾
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We are sorry to report that serving PD Tilly has passed having developed cancer. Today we will remember and honour a fantastic police dog so full of character & who had so much more to give. Thank you for your service Tilly. Rest now.
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Scooby was working at Waterloo yesterday & someone tried to avoid him. That's odd, thought an officer, everyone loves Scooby?! Here's what was in his bag! Another nasty weapon taken off the network & the street thanks to dogs & humans working together as team. Have a great day 😊
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Sad news, today we lost the legendary RPD Max. Max is the dog on our Twitter cover page when he was photographed during the Olympics. He will be missed but not forgotten. Thank you Max for all years of service. #herodogs @btpdogsfund
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Say goodbye to PD Ollie who has worked his last shift in London before shortly retiring and being adopted by his handler #pawsup #retirement
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Eighteen very excited dogs getting ready to receive the PDSA Order of Merit...
They’re all being commended today for their brilliant service during the 2017 terror attacks🎖 @PDSA_HQ @metpoliceuk
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PD Pluto deployed in the Watford area last night and detained 8 males who were all arrested for a violent assault and stabbing, knife found at scene
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As you go about you train journeys today, PDJess has been keeping you safe on the railway.She is in her first month of working but doing a great job 👍 #dogswithjobs #btp
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That moment you check your pockets & realise you have lost your car keys!! PD Jack was quickly deployed to save his handler from embarrassment. What should be PD Jack's reward? 🐶🐾🐾
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Sadly we have lost a star in RPD Bobby aged 12. Bobby served BTP with dedication and distinction during the olympics and London Bridge attack for which he was awarded the PDSA Order of Merit for his valour. He retired 2019. A true hero and much missed family member. RIP RPD BOBBY
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Fabulous Followers, Please give a warm welcome to TPD Teddy who is joining the section today!
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“If I lift this paw my ear goes up!”A very good morning to you all from TPD Zimba. Have a great day 😊🐾
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He worked the Olympics & Commonwealth games, searched at North Greenwich, Westminster, Lon Bridge, received national awards, at 9 1/2yrs, Bruno retires to his handler and hangs up his PD kit for the last time today. #pawsup #retired #dogswithjobs
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Happy 6th Birthday to PD Robbie today, who'll be out and about keeping you safe this evening. I'm sure you can have your birthday cake when you get home 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎉🎊🎉🎊 #birthday
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It’s with a heavy heart to announce we sadly lost RPD Marci who has passed away following a short illness. Marci was a 10 year old GSD/Mali Cross who retired in 2022 and was a decorated General Purpose/Firearms Support Dog who in 2017 was awarded the PDSA Order of Merit.
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PD Robbie's last shift today, he retires after 5 years. He is a 6 year old Sprocker and came to us after he was rehomed twice. It was clear from the start that it was♥️at first sight with his handler. It's no surprise that he will be going to his forever home with his handler 🏡
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Unfortunately we have lost a legends. RPD Max started in 2005 working the bombings in July plus the G8 in Gleneagles. He continued to keep us safe until his retirement in 2012. Sadly at 16 years of age he has crossed the rainbow bridge. Our thoughts go to Will and his family.
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It's time to meet our brave police dogs who attended and worked so hard at the London Bridge terrorist attack. Thank you PD Jax & PC Howarth
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PD Arthur's celebrating his 2nd birthday today let's wish him a massive happy birthday 🎉🎂🎉🎂🎉🎂
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Good morning! Remember this little one? It's TPD Lazer who is not so little anymore! He is coming along really nicely. If you see them this morning be sure to say hello he is such a friendly little chap! Have a fab day 😊🐾
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After 7 years, PD Zara’s hanging up her lead & retiring. Over the years, she’s been deployed to countless incidents, caught numerous suspects & even awarded the PDSA Order of Merit for outstanding devotion to duty, when being deployed during the Borough Market Terror Attacks 🐾
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A very proud and distinguished looking PD Bruno who along with his handler received a Chief Constables commendation for searching in the aftermath of the Westminster terror attack
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“Oh... so you were being serious about this then?” PD Bob Going up in the world on his refresher course! Handler met him at the top only to receive that “I will never forgive you for this” look😂
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I'm sad to say that last week RPD Bailey had to be put to sleep. He worked from 2006-2012 retiring after working the London Olympics, he was taken home by his handler where he spent the last seven years as a much loved part of the family RIP Bailey
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It is with great sadness we bring you the devastating news that PD Dixie has passed over the 🌈 bridge this week 😔
Dixie was 6yrs old and always full of character,she never let any of our PD's forget she was in charge and loved to work her audience at Public order!
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Last Night PD Zimba attended a disturbance at Deal Station in Kent. Suspect attempted to outrun Police by jumping a fence. PD Zimba gave chase & took no time detaining them.
Suspect was arrested for possesion with intent to supply drugs & possesion of firearm ammunition. 🐶🐾
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So, who is everyone's favourite Logan??
Kenny Logan? 🏉
Gabby Logan? 🏋🏼♀️
Well this is ours, 14 week old TPD Logan 🐶
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A good morning from PD Rosie. It’s her first official day as a qualified licensed police dog.
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Very proud day for PD Bruno, PD Jax and PD Marci who are being an awarded their ‘animal OBE’ by the @PDSA_HQ for their services during the Westminster and London Bridge terror attacks 🐶 Well done boys!
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PD's Scooby and Taxi out searching on remembrance Sunday for your safety #RemembranceDay2018
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If you get that sinking feeling at work this morning just check behind you and make sure it’s not TPD Zimba messing around with your chair! Have a great day 😊🐾
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Assisting @swpolice in St Athan last night, PD Indie came across an idiot.. we know he was an idiot because he KICKED Indie 🤬 Indie didn't flinch, she rarely does & made sure Mr Idiot knew he'd made a poor choice 🐕=🦈
Arrest made for Assaulting a service dog & Burglary 👮🏻♂️🔗
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Meet newly qualified PD Harry! He will be taking over the duties of PD Mojo who is now enjoying his retirement! He will be based in the Manchester area so if you see him be sure to stop and introduce yourself! Some big paws to fill mate...good luck! Have a great day😊🐾
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“Scooby, I can smell sausages being cooked? Come and smell” “mmmm I think you are right Ollie..lets sit here and see if they drop anything!” Ollie and Scooby on smelling breakfast being cooked by their handler!! Have a great day everyone😊🐾
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Here is PD Scooby who along with his handler PC Sayer received a Chief Constables commendation for searching in the aftermath of the Westminster terror attack.
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**PUPPY ALERT** PD Dottie has been chosen to teach police puppy Marvin the ropes. Marvin is a 10 week old #Springador & is currently patrolling @BTPGtrMcr & surrounding areas! 👀 🐶🐾🐾
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Wow, a massive milestone today for RPD Max. He turned 16 today. He worked from 2005 to 2012. Although he retired 7 years ago he’s still up for playing with his ball. Congratulations and many happy returns to Max
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Well, we made it. 10k followers! Never thought our section would attract so many Ordinarily, that number is not important but this shows the support there is from the public for police dogs & it is overwhelming Really can’t thank you all enough Your support means a lot to us😊
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🎉🎊🎉 PD Dixie is celebrating her 3rd Birthday today.. she's a bit sad because she can't have her friends round for a party 😔 but because she understands the #CoronavirusPandemic situation she is happy to spend the day with dad 👮🏻♂️🐕🎂
#StayHomeSaveLives
#SocialDistancing
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PD storm was deployed last night after a male made off from a serious road traffic accident on the M1. Storm found the male who was hidden in woodlands along with license plates which were connected to the vehicle involved.
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Today we remember RPD Taff who sadly passed at the weekend. An amazing search dog, who for most of his life, worked hard to keep people safe. Rest easy old friend 🐾
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A massive happy birthday to RPD Bailey who is 14 years old today 🎉🎊🎂
Bailey worked as explosive search dog between 2006-2012 and his handler kept him on retirement. Clearly Bailey is enjoying life at home and retirement!!!
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Its time to meet our brave police dogs who worked so hard at the London Bridge terrorist attack. Thank you PD Marci and PC Billany
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This is the reason dog handlers always have hair on their uniform!! Detecting that his handler's uniform had been washed & ironed PD Bruno sneaks into the wash basket to ensure a good coating of hair for work in the morning!
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Some good news. This is TPD Bear. He is 11mths old. Sadly most of it had been in a rescue centre but now he’s started a career as a police search dog and having fun. Tomorrow he’s taking part in #HikeToTheMoon like @BearGrylls to raise money for #BigNightIn. 🐶
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I hope you will all join us in wishing PD Bruno a very happy birthday! He is 9 today and is counting the days until his retirement so he can put his paws up!! Hope he’s remembered to bring the Bonios in for the rest of the team! 😊🐾
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Good morning! Introducing TPD Ollie who is joining us today. A 5 month old Lab hoping to make it as a police dog. He is a bit of a live wire so I’m sure we are going to have some fun watching his progress! Have a great day😊🐾
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Appeal for help: footage of a suspect wanted for questioning in relation to the theft of the inspector's glove!!Do you know them? 😊
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Busy #NightShifts for PD Frankie. Firstly she detained a burglar hiding in #SouthLondon & last night when dealing with a violent male at #ManorPark, she was repeatedly kicked in the head. This didnt deter her and she swiftly dealt with him & he was subsequently arrested!#gofranks
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Morning! Would just like to wish PD Scooby a Happy Birthday! He’s is 6 today! Have a great day mate! if it’s your Birthday today then happy birthday to you too from all of us here😊🐾
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Found him! Ladies and gentlemen may I be the first to introduce our newest recruit...Elvis!
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Morning from the new kid on the block. This is PD Kenzy. He and his handler have recently passed their course and are now deployed on the network to help keep you safe. If you see him please be sure to stop, say hello and welcome him to the family. Have a fab day 😊🐾
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Plain clothes officers witnessed a suspect stealing railway cable in #Stratford. Suspect was spotted by @NPASSouthEast attempting to jump over a fence. PD Macca caught the suspect who made the right decision to give up. PD Macca recovered the stolen property #GoodBoy 🐶🐾
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5 suspects reported stealing cable on the railway near Rainham (Essex). PD Frankie attended & was greeted by unwelcome foot! Frankie swiftly grabbed that foot & detained all 5. Suspects arrested for offences including assaulting a service dog. Frankie sustained no injuries 🐶🐾
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Congratulations to TPD Rocky who has just completed his course of hydrotherapy. He is now back up into his training and proudly wearing his 25m swimming badge 💦💦🐶
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Happy 10th birthday to Retired PD Chris, enjoying it at home with his handler and family #birthday
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This week @BTP are celebrating the volunteers who give up there spare time to help out. So a massive thank you from the dog section to those who regularly “stooge” on training days. #VolunteersWeek2019 @BTPVolunteers
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When you change your hairstyle but you are still not happy with it 😊🐾 PD Scooby after letting his handler give him a trim
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PD Oscar doesn't think it's fair that he doesn't get issued with a hat so he's pinched one #DogsWithJobs
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From this to this! PD Bruno can go from sleeping in the clothes basket to action stations in a moments notice! All in the life of a police dog!! Have a great day🐾😊
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Happy Friday from PD Dottie! Here she is glammed up and ready to search the ground for Ladies Day at Aintree today 🏇💅 Sadly she's had to ditch the fascinator hat and heels but she still gets top marks from us! @BTPMersey
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Four of our labs after a good day of training. Bob, Blue, Arthur and Oscar. Can you tell who's who?
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It was only when the angry, red faced casting director shouted "Next!" that TPD Elvis realised his audition to become the next Andrex puppy had not gone well.
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PD Scooby: Errr Dad....This hole you have put in the door. You haven't made it big enough. I can only seem to get my head through"
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“TPD Rosie, if you can just sit next to PD Bruno for a quick photo that would be great. No?...ok
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Say hello to our 3 new fully qualified explosive search dog's.
PD Elvis, Lazer and Rosie congratulations!!!!
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And finally... PD Oscar who has been awarded a Chief Constables commendation along with his handler PC Gibbins for searching in the aftermath of the Westminster terror attack
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TPD Rocky is passive scanning training today at London Victoria. If you want to get ahead then get a hat
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Having been caught stealing the Inspector's glove TPD Elvis stops for a moment to consider if he should give himself up or.....RUN!!🏃
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When PD Frankie spotted a male running from police in #Romford, he decided to challenge her to a race! As she quickly caught up with him, he decided he would turn to the hurdles over garden fences. This didnt change the outcome & she quickly detained him in rear gardens (1/2)
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PD Oscar is working his last shift today as he looks forward to retirement.
Oscar was awarded a @PDSA_HQ medal for his brave work in the London Bridge terror attacks.
PD Oscars final comment "Control from Police Dog Oscar, Its been an honour, over and out" 🐶🐾
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Please remember when travelling on the rail network with your four legged friends that you carry them on escalators, one of our handlers had to administer first aid to a dog that had cut both their front paws @NetworkRailPAD
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Good morning, it’s Saturday so here’s something to give you that #SaturdaySmile! Say hello to Opie our newest four legged recruit 🐾
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Who wants to meet our six newest recruits?
They officially passed out yesterday so big congratulations are in order for them and their handlers ⭐️
First up is PD Ben! Keep an eye out for him around @BTPGtrMcr 👀
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PD Rocky and handler attended a stabbing in the Slade Green area last night and found the discarded knife #knifefree #dogswithjobs #nosetothegroundknivesalwaysfound
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Yesterday eve. PD Bruno was at Victoria station deployed with @BTPFirearmsUnit when plain clothes officers noticed a male try & avoid them A search of the male revealed this. Bruno happy, as are we all, that another lethal weapon is removed from the network #ProjectServator
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Scooby celebrates passing his person scanning course with a cigar!! Well done to Scooby and his handler. If you see them be sure to say 'well done' Have a great day 😊🐾
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