New police dog 'Tommy' is on the beat in Nottinghamshire
PC Gav Berry and police dog (PD) Tommy are the newest duo to join the Nottinghamshire Police's dog section.
PC Berry has been a licensed dog handler at the force since 2009 and served most of that time alongside PD Leo.
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Hide AdWhen Leo retired 18-months-ago, PC Berry worked in various other parts of the force, but decided he couldn’t stay away.
After a two week re-handling course, he was paired up with newly licensed PD Tommy, an 18-month-old Dutch Herder.
Leo, a Malinois X German Shepard, now lives a life of luxury at home with Gavin’s family.
However, PD Tommy has his kennel in the garden and lives a much more structured life to get him used to his life as a police dog.
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Hide AdHe completed his first two night shifts last week and spent it getting used to searching gardens and travelling in the car at high speed.
PC Berry said: “Leo and Tommy get on really well…now. I competed a few times at National level with Leo and I’m hoping I can do the same with Tommy, especially following the great success Matt Rogers had at the National trials a few weeks ago. I’m excited to see what the future holds.”
Dog Section Sergeant Andy Downie said: “It’s great to have Gav back, he’s a great handler and he and Tommy have bonded really well. Tommy is a young dog with great potential and I’m confident that combined with Gav’s experience and knowledge, they will make a great team.”