The police force use a number of breeds of dogs for a variety of duties.
The type of dog sometimes depends on the job to be done, but the
following breeds are the ones usually used in Britain: German Shepherd,
Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, Doberman, Labrador, Belgian Shepherd,
Springer Spaniels, Weimaraners and German Short-Haired Pointers.
Searching and tracking are the main tasks of police dogs. A single
police officer is no match for a police dog as they are able to search
more quickly and in very constricted places. How to become a police dog
handler is an exciting new book that covers every element of the
selection process and also provides practical advice on police dog
types, police dog commands, the health of police dogs, dog handler laws
and the training of police dogs and their handlers.