Official West Midlands Police Dog Unit account, for more information regards our Puppy Development Programme, email breedscheme@westmidlands.police.uk
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We're pleased that PD Stark is safe & well, resting at home, following the incident in the early hours this morning. Thank you for everyone's best wishes! We're always super proud of the work our amazing dogs & handlers do together, day in, day out, to help protect the public🐾👌
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It is with great sadness that I announce that RPD 4094 Aztec passed away today aged 11, Az was a huge character and will be missed ,in service he was a Firearms support dog he also sired over 40 pups ”RIP big fella you've done ur duty stand down” gc
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Pd Letty walked over the rainbow bridge today, she became very ill very quickly and despite the best efforts from vets it was decided to put her to sleep rather than her suffer, she was so full of life “Stand down girl you’ve done your duty “
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We said goodbye to Police Dog 4003 Ska yesterday. His family were by his side when he drifted asleep for the final time following 3 happy years of retirement. He was an awesome Police Dog and served the West Midlands with pride.
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Our spaniel pups perfecting their ‘sit’ as their puppy pen is given a clean 🐶 It only took one pic to get this...honest 🤣 @UKCopHumour
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Please say Hi to our latest stunning addition to our dog unit 👋 Meet baby lab puppy Lexi 🐾 @UKCopHumour
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PC Barr has hung up his lead for the last time as he & PD Scooby retire together we would like to Thank them for their service & remember all the dogs that have served along side him 🐾
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Time for bed for our new baby cocker spaniel litter who are just a few days old. This puppy's got the right idea & has got the best pillow, tucked in with our super mum Poppy 😴🐾 #cockerspaniels #babypuppies #puppydevelopment
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It’s with great sadness we announce the shock & sudden passing of PD Rubble in his first year of service! Our thoughts are with PC Benton, one of our latest recruits. Rest in peace - Crossing the rainbow 🌈 bridge 🙏 #neverforgotten
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It is with great sadness that we have said goodbye to one of our most dedicated colleagues - Police Dog 3992 Rex.
PD Rex served with distinction under the constant companionship & supervision of his handler, PC Lee Veltman. Born into the Force in 2007
Thank you & RIP PD Rex.
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Please join me in wishing PD Carter a long and happy retirement. Carter has just finished his final shift and is heading home with his handler. A fine police dog who achieved great results on the streets. Thank you for your service 👏
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Please say Hi to our latest puppy police dog Rosco 👋 Welcome to our dog unit pup 💙🐾 #FridayFloof #FridayFeeling @UKCopHumour
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Retired PD Nutz has sadly passed away today having enjoyed retirement for the past 4 1/2 years Thankyou for your service RIP 🐾
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Baby Puppy Poppy (try saying that quickly!) had a delivery today from @PoppyLegion. We think she carries it off well👌
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It was a long night for super mum Sydney & our kennel staff last night, as they delivered @WMPolice's very first litter of working labrador puppies into our Puppy Development Programme 🐾 #supermum #labradors #puppydevelopment
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#PoliceDog in action! Here's PD Odin showing us just how it's done! This dog is a phenomenal working dog and has proven success throughout his whole career. #meetwmpdogs #tracking #searching #finding #gotya #hideandseek
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It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to PD Jasper, who sadly passed away.
A larger than life character, with larger than life hair but most importantly a large part of our fight against crime.
One of our top drugs detection dogs & father to many great dogs #ripjasper🌈
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Say good morning to this litter of cocker spaniels, just 10 days old, from Gaberlunzie breeders. One of the girls will be joining our Puppy Development Programme as a potential mum to our future crime fighters. She'll be named in memory of @Liv1204 @UKCopHumour @MentalHealthCop
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It is with huge sadness that RPD 4050 Usha has crossed the rainbow bridge. Sire to 18 litters, with lots of progeny in various Police forces through out the country. You will leave a huge hole in our hearts. Standown big man you served Lou so well and thank you @K9memorialUk
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C Unit’s PD Delph has really earned her supper, having just sniffed out this stash of over £1 million of drugs from a vehicle! Amazing dogs making our streets safer! #thenoseknows
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Had some visitors at the Training Centre today. Whenever we have visitors playing with the baby pups, we always have to check their bags upon leaving.........
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Our puppies from the Avengers litter are wheeeeelie looking forward to starting their journey through our Puppy Development Programme. They're off to join their volunteer families who will look after them for the next 12 months #puppydevelopment #avengers #futurecrimefighters
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Sadly RPD Ivan has passed over the rainbow bridge 🌈 🐾 today. He was 6yrs old when he retired & lived till 12.5yrs with his Handler.
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Baby Puppy Poppy is getting the hang of this posing lark. She carries off her Poppy well #puppies #babyPoliceDog #futurecrimefighter
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The sun is shining, its nearly Friday and the weekend is so close ☀️😎 Our day just got even better when we welcomed our newest recruit, meet 8 week old police puppy girl 'Aqua' 😍🐶🐾
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There were three in the bed....and the little one said “this time next year Rodney we will be police dogs”
#onlyfoolsandhorsespups #futurecrimefighters
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Today my partner puts up his feet... 😢 unfortunately after an accident on dirty it has taken its toll. Buddy you have served me so well and truly watched my back. Booking off duty PD 4410 WOLFIE
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I would like to say thank you to all of the people who took the time to pass their condolences on the untimely death of my partner Pd Letty, we are all devastated she left a real dent in our hearts , your kind words have meant a lot . GC
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Met this gorgeous baby cocker pup called Poca on my morning walk 🐶 she’s a trainee sniffer dog with @warkspolice 😍@UKCopHumour
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PD Duke hangs his harness up tonight and goes into a well earned retirement after many years sterling service. Go well Dukie. MC.
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Last night in Birmingham a man was left seriously injured after a knife attack.
PD Kelly tracked from where he was found for 30 minutes & took officers right to the crime scene.
Inside they found the suspect, the weapons used in the attack and bloodied clothes.
Top job Kelly!
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So, I’m thinking we have the best office in the world 😍 Welcome to the Dog Unit little puppy Luna 🐶🐾
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Our litter of baby malinois puppies certainly haven't got that Monday morning feeling! They're up & about already🐾🐾Anyone would think that it's time for their breakfast....... #earlystimulation #puppydevelopment #puppies
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After the Sgt manages to loose the suspect from a stolen car PD Mason takes over the chase and locates and detains him. Good dog.
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The new dog on the Block, has just started his scent recognition and indication, course starts in 3 weeks, Good luck Zuma
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Great arrest of a male who’d stolen a ladies bank card as she used a cash point. Male made off on foot & would’ve made a clean getaway but for PD Bandit who tracked for a distance, across a river & indicated towards a locked compound. Male found inside! Good boy Bandit 👍🏼
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Today we welcome this little girl pup to our Dog Unit 🐶 no name as yet, she may be tiny but she has attitude 👊😂🐾
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We have received reports of a strange golden glow in the sky 🤔 our puppy crime fighters were dispatched to investigate, after enquires and some playtime, they are happy to report that it’s the sun ☀️ enjoy 🐾🐾 @UKCopHumour
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We've got a feeling this pup is going to be a bit of hit. Last night snuggling upto mum & tonight bobbing the tongue at the camera📷🐾😛👅 #cockerspaniel #poser #puppydevelopment
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When you're trying to work but have a blockage on your desk & is too cute to wake up & move...... #puppies @VJardineWMP 🐾🚔
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PD Brooke and Her Chauffeur are heading out on their last duty tonight before a well deserved retirement for them both. Good luck to the both of them.
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Today we sadly said goodbye to the original Pup Idol, retired police dog Carter. After a crackin police career, he remained faithfully by his handlers side til the end. Please join us in wishing him a well deserved, long, peaceful sleep 🌈 #ripcarter #rpd #overtherainbowbridge
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3 males commit attempted carjacking with a handgun in #Walsall before making off in a 🚗 PD Wez's chauffeur sights the 🚗 following it until it is abandoned & 3 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️ PD Wez detains the driver 🚑 Handgun & 🔪 located in 🚗 by @firearmsWMP Driver also wanted for drugs supply 👏🐕
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PD Pheonix attend reports of a elderly male being robbed, Tipton. Team Pheonix spot the offender on a 🚴🏻♂️ he makes off PD Pheonix deployed and runs approx 100metres after the male and takes him off his bike!!!! Old boy has 4 more shifts to go before he retires he is on 🔥🔥
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PD Pheonix has completed his last shift for WMP!! He has done the job proud and has had a busy last shift with firearms jobs and car thieves!! But his time has come now to chill and he has one proud owner/handler top dog and partner!! 👍👍👏👏
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Say hello to our new born Peaky Blinders litter of malinois, just a few hours old #puppies #futurecrimefighters #k9
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The Detectives litter said goodbye to one of their siblings today. Puppy Morse had the long journey back home with @polscotdogs. Good luck north of the border Morse! #supplyingPoliceDogs #workingtogether #puppydevelopment
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Just in case anyone needs any #MondayMotivaton Our pups Taurus and Gemini are happy to oblige 😍 @UKCopHumour
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PD Savio attends a burglary in Birmingham. As police arrive 4 make off, one caught straight away. Savio then tracks a considerable distance to find two more hiding in gardens, finds the fourth on the way back to the car, and find the stolen property hidden on the route too!
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After an extensive & rapid investigation, the #badgerfoodgate culprit has been identified.
PD Albion (@WBA) was the perpetrator having stolen the badgers food.
As you can see, PD Albion is extremely sorry! #foodthief #sorry #pdalbion 🐾🧐🚔
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Due to Ted being such a good looking pup, we were inundated with brands wanting him to model their merchandise. From dog leads to dog bows, he was in high demand! Unfortunately we had to turn them all down, as he decided he wanted to be a four legged crime fighter #meetwmpdogs 🐶
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CCTV images released following a recent spate of sock thefts at our dog training centre 👀 three suspects caught on camera are being sought by police, please do not approach without your shoes on 🙀🐾@UKCopHumour
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RIP PD King, king sadly passed away Saturday after falling poorly Friday night. Thank you for years of dedicated service. Deepest sympathy to Kings handler, we all know how much you loved him! 🐾🐾 DR
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Our German Shepherd puppies are definitely winning the 'most photogenic' stakes this weekend 🥰🐾 #puppydevelopment #GSD
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Today we collected our new labrador puppies who will join our Puppy Development Programme. Two of them will hopefully become super mums to our future Police Dog litters🤞Here's baby Sydney learning to strike a pose 📷🐾#genetics #labradors #futuremums #searchdogs
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Having been recalled out of retirement, PD Shadow assisted @CMPG officers detain a male who had committed a number of offences... male tried to run but it appears an old dog never forgets the old tricks!! OAP Dog 1 - naughty man 0... #cleverboy #puttheslippersawayfornow !!
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It's been a busy start to the New Year for our Puppy Development Programme. 7 of our dogs have graduated from our programme & have left us to start their Police Dog journey with various Forces around the country #goodluck #puppydevelopment #workingtogether 👮♂️🐾
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An early 3am call for our fantastic kennel staff this morning to help deliver our latest bunch of crime fighters. So far 5 chunky & healthy Dutch Shepherd pups. Mum 'Titch' doing really well 😍🐾 #puppydevelopment #futureK9
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When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today @PoppyLegion #LestWeForget #respect #RemembranceDay2018 #puppyPoppy
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Farewell and good luck puppy Denzil 🚕 the first of our Only Fools & Horses litter flies the nest today 👋 see you soon pup 🐾
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Following reports of a violent domestic incident where the suspect had made off armed with an offensive PD Duke and his handler attended to try and locate the suspect. PD Duke tracks the suspect who he located hiding in bushes. Good boy.
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A good morning from our super litter of GSDs waiting (not so patiently) for their breakfast..... #puppies #puppydevelopment #GSD 🐾☀️
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A sad day for @WMPDogs today - especially for PC Hopley & his family - who had to say an unexpected goodbye to PD Bobby, after discovering an aggressive tumour. Sadly a short but fabulous career with us & a dog who'll always be remembered. Rest in peace Bobby 😢🐾
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Carjacking of a van in Coventry. AD72 locates van and car (stolen from burglary) used in offence. Three offenders try to run, PD Mason detains one and second two promptly give up. All arrested. Van and car recovered.
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If ever you needed to see a look of mischief.....
Someone's been out & about exploring this morning.....all looks well but......🤔🐾🚔
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What a difference a few weeks make! We're obviously a little bit biased, but we think Border Collie puppy Max is turning into a handsome boy 🐾🐾 #genetics #puppydevelopment #bordercollie
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Our baby cocker spaniels experienced their first time on grass today. We think they enjoyed it 🥰🐾 #puppydevelopment
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Early morning cuddles for this little baby malinois this morning. Sneaking in for a cuddle with mum before his siblings wake up 🥰🐾 Supermum Nova is doing an amazing job relaxing at home with her puppies 🐾😴 #puppydevelopment
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RPD Tommy Sadly passed over the rainbow bridge today. He was an outstanding Drugs and firearms recovery dog retiring at the age of ten, but still managed another six years of retirement 🌈🐾 @K9memorialUk
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Another vital lesson for our baby Mali puppy detectives 😬 how to detain a toy resisting arrest 😈🤣🐾
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The weekend is nearly here and our baby cocker pup Nala has that Friday feeling 🦁 I think she may have overdone it on the puppy kibble though 🙈 don’t worry pupster, no one saw 🙊🤣@UKCopHumour
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Meet 3 week old baby puppy ‘Taurus’ 🐾 He had been struggling and left us to be hand reared 🍼 He’s now doing really well even and managed his first #TongueOutTuesday @JenandogsCole
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A sad week for the Dog Unit this week after saying goodbye to retired PD Dusty. Today we said an emotional goodbye to 13 year old retired PD Pace.
Both invaluable & loved members of our Dog Unit who leave behind a great legacy.
Rest in peace Dusty & Pace 🐾💔 #topdogs
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PD Captain attended a report of a person with a 🔪 and a ⚾️bat causing damage to a 🏠 and a 🚘 . He tracked through woods in the dark and located and detained a suspect. TJ
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The Star Trek litter brave the storm to begin their career and some the journey to their new homes 👋 Good luck little pups 🐾#thenextgeneration
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PD Stanley was deployed to Birmingham city centre this evening to support colleagues on op forecast. 14 bags of cannabis located secreted under a bush. Good boy.
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After feeding time, our baby malinois puppies have decided it's time for a pile on sleep 🐾💤
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Male acting aggressively in the street in Coventry, armed with a metal bar. Refused to put it down when challenged and tried to make off before being detained by one of our new PD’s, Archer.
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Miss Moneypenny from our James Bond litter, was NOT impressed being kept in with the rest of her litter.......escaping in true Bond fashion 🐾🐾 #malinois #puppydevelopment #JamesBond
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Two of our dogs booked off duty for the last time as they enter retirement along with AD50 - PC Simpson.
RPD Romeo (GP) & RPD Delph (Drugs/Cash/Firearms) have found countless offenders & evidence over the years with their tenacious & hard working handler.
Happy retirement!
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Our fantastic super mum - Miss Marple - looks happy with her 11 babies. All doing really thanks to our dedicated @VolunteersWMP who whelped mum & puppies at her home. They're all thriving & developing well #volunteers #puppydevelopment 🐾🐾
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Earlier this week a vehicle used in a number of violent offences was pursued, lost and found abandoned nearby. PD SNOW was deployed, tracking the offenders through woodland, residential streets and alleyways. He located two suspects hiding, vital evidence in their possession😉
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Members of public phoned reporting persons breaking into shop/s in Cradley overnight.
The offender attempted to make off from the scene but PD Sear wasn't going to let that happen. One detained after brief chase.
Good lad!
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Sadly @RetiredWMP_Dog Retired PD Pride went over the rainbow bridge this morning. He had a glittering career as a Police Dog. Our thoughts are with his handler & family who he lived with in retirement🌈🐾 expressandstar.com/news/loca…
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It was a busy night/early morning for our team. Super Mum Tash gave birth to our latest bunch of future crime fighting canines as part of our highly successful Puppy Development Programme. Our final litter to be born in 2019 #futurek9 #searchdogs #puppydevelopment
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Just in case you haven’t got that #FridayFeeling yet, our latest batch of baby PD pups are here to help and wish you a happy and safe weekend 🐾🐾 @UKCopHumour
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What could be better than starting your Monday morning with a video of Labrador puppies sent by a breeder? One of these baby pups will soon be joining our Puppy Development Programme to hopefully become one of our super mums to future Police Dogs 🤞🐾 #genetics #labradors #future
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pursuit in Oldbury by Traffic , vehicle stops driver makes off lost by traffic going into a block of flats knife found in vehicle, Ellis deployed tracks up stairwell past innocents up four floors finds chummy hiding in a bin shoot , Id confirmed #1 in custody cracking job
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Last day in the office for newly Retired PD Phoenix today. He'll earn a well deserved rest at home, whilst a new dog hits the streets with his handler. Something tells us he wasn't quite ready to hang up his harness......#pawsup #dutydone #legend #thieftaker #topdog 🐾
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