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A police dog, also known as a K-9, is a dog that is trained to assist police and other law enforcement officers. Their duties may include searching for drugs and explosives, locating missing people, f
A German Shepherd of the West Midlands Police
An FBI Dutch Shepherd police dog
Bloodhounds used by Charles Warren to try to track down the serial killer Jack the Ripper in the 1880s.
German shepherd in use by Schutzpolizei officer and SA auxiliary during the German federal election, March 1933, shortly after the Nazi seizure of power
German Shepherd
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The German Shepherd, also known in Britain as an Alsatian, is a German breed of working dog of medium to large size. It is characterized by its intelligent and obedient nature.
Police dog
…evidence, protecting officers and other people, and attacking suspects who flee from officers. The breeds most commonly used by law enforcement are the German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Bloodhound, Dutch Shepherd, and Labrador Retriever. In recent years, the Belgian Malinois has become the leading choice for police…
Adult male
Illustration from 1909
Sable bitch (left) and dog (right)
A nine-week-old puppy