The Bolesławiec District Police Headquarters received financial support from the Mayor of the City of Ceramics to acquire two service dogs. The officers: – The dogs were purchased and, together with their handlers, trained at the Police Dog Training Centre in Sułkowice. In November 2022, the first dog carrying out patrol and tracking duties began serving at the Bolesławiec unit.
A few days ago, another handler returned from the course. Together with the dog, the handler completed specialist training focused on detecting the scent of narcotics.
During the six-month training, Forma practised three elements:
- obedience training,
- overcoming obstacles, searching for the scent of narcotics.
The Bolesławiec District Police Headquarters adds: – The service dog's duties will include searching terrain, rooms, luggage and vehicles.
It also adds:
Service dogs play a very important role in the Police. They patrol the streets, take part in interventions and securing mass events, apprehend dangerous criminals and search for missing persons. They possess skills that people lack but which are necessary in police work.