Meet the two new crime-fighting police dogs helping to find illegals drugs across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Two newly trained police dogs boost drug detection capability across Hampshire and IOW
Meet Harry and Whitney - two new crime-fighting police dogs who will be helping to find illegals drugs across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
The pair have successfully completed their specialist training as drugs detection dogs to play a key role in supporting frontline policing across the two counties.
After completing an intensive training programme Harry and Whitney now support officers in identifying and disrupting illegal drug activity including assisting at vehicle stops, search warrants, and community operations; contributing to safer communities and stronger enforcement against those involved in drug supply.
Inspector Andy Mooge said: "Harry and Whitney have shown fantastic potential throughout their training. Their deployment will significantly enhance our ability to detect drugs and support operations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
“Police dogs are an invaluable asset, and we are delighted to welcome them to the team."
As part of the Joint Operations Unit (JOU), a collaborative team working across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and Thames Valley, are also capable of being deployed across the wider region.