BCH Police Dogs
@BCHPoliceDogs
Followers
11K
Following
4K
Media
2K
Statuses
3K
The Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police Dog Unit. Please do not use Twitter to report crime - this account is not monitored 24/7.
Joined October 2013
Here is PD Hero cooling off after a busy and long hot day shift.
95
190
3K
After 8 years (46 dog years!) of faithful service, PD Wolf is heading into a well deserved retirement at his handler's fireside. He really is a good boy 🙂
151
146
2K
TVP police try to stop a car which rams one of their units. Car seen parked up in lay by on A41 near Hemel. Tai attends and finds driver hidden under a lorry. He makes off and is bitten and detained and arrested for numerous offences.
112
79
2K
Great news Finn is up on his feet and Dave is with him. All Looking positive at the moment.
189
315
1K
Sadly RPD Jack passed away on Friday, he worked as a DCW Dog having multiple finds of Cash Drugs and Firearms, Working at the London Olympics and the Red Carpet at Battersea to name but a few , a great Companion and Committed to Search
128
43
1K
PD Hero had a very busy night shift last night. She tracked and located a high risk missing person, dealt with a male threatening his ex- partner with a knife and found two wanted people trying to hide in a house.
53
52
1K
It's with great sadness that we inform you RPD Kobi has passed away. He was a real asset to the department, tracking, searching & detaining suspects. A credit to his handler. The pairing received numerous awards & recognition for their outstanding contributions by Chief Officer's
107
49
1K
UPDATE: Finn has just come out of surgery after four hours. The operation appears to have been a success & he'll now be closely monitored.
147
283
1K
Please welcome Sabre who was donated to us. He will start his training soon.
77
114
1K
How cute is our new recruit Jerri? She will be trained as one of our police dogs 🐶 . For now, she’s lapping up lots of attention from everyone in the office. #policedog
44
43
1K
PD Bonnie being a typical spaniel on her rest day walk this morning. Back to work tomorrow Bonnie.
35
44
1K
PD Bonnie assisted @ApuBch during an operation in Luton last night. She located vital evidence and 2 people were arrested.
31
30
1K
Police dog Tai has retired after 8 years dedicated duty. He was an excellent tracking and search dog.Tai and his handler had a very successful career together and won a number of awards and commendations together. He will be retiring to live at home with his handler and family.
71
40
967
This may look like a serene photo, but what you don't see is three of our dog handlers in the background trying to keep TPD Albert still long enough to capture it. Albie is only 9 weeks old and has lots of energy. He will be trained as one of our specialist search dogs 🐶
46
41
954
Pd Pearl strikes again. She carried out a search on a car and found a substantive amount of money which was very well hidden.
41
47
920
PC Wardell & RPD Finn met with a brave young lady this week who always dreamt of being a police officer. Sadly, due to terminal cancer Ellie won’t get that opportunity. So touched were BCH dog handlers that the unit have named a police puppy after her. Please meet Ellie and Ellie
45
93
928
We are pleased to report PD Hector was back out last night and back on tonight even though he was injured. He has .Been checked over and was deemed fully fit to go back to work.
47
41
921
We're sad to report that retired Police Dog Travis has passed away. He passed away peacefully yesterday after serving with @bedspolice from 2006 until his retirement in 2012. He enjoyed his career and retirement and was well-known around the force. Rest in peace.
112
79
884
Please meet our newest and possibly cutest ever recruit! Say hi to Lady, who was donated to us by an extremely kind member of the public 🙂 With a bit of luck she'll soon be a specialist search dog
62
100
876
On his first ever night shift, PD Sonny attended South Mimms Services to support local officers who located a SMV and one male ran off. He has tracked across fields, fences and water locating the person. A large quantity of drugs also found. One in custody.
76
62
870
Last night PD Mia carried out her last night shift before she retires. She has been an amazing dog who has worked hard for the three counties for the entirety of her life to help keep us all safe. She is well deserving of a happy and long retirement. You will be missed PD Mia. 👏
69
47
855
Last night Hector and handler spotted a stolen range rover a few minutes after it was stolen. It failed to stop and the driver decamped. Hector was slightly quicker than him and detained him within seconds.
44
38
866
Here he is, at home and starting to take an interest in his toys. He's eating well and he had a pretty good night with his dad by his side.
80
178
833
PD Jackson was deployed to Eaton Bray to search for people that had been disturbed stealing piglets from a farm. After an extended search PD Jackson finds 4 people hinding in a field in possession of two piglets. 4x arrests for several offences.
51
73
850
Finn and Dave are blown away by people's support and generosity. Finn is over joyed and possibly soon to be overweight. Thank you.
42
270
815
Here's some Sunday afternoon cuteness for you 🙂 This is Police Pup Lady at her very first puppy development day, where she got to meet some of the other pups. She's already proving a very confident little girl!
42
72
798
PD Bonnie was on hand today to assist officers conducting a warrant in #Bedford. A quantity of Cash 💷 and Class A drugs 💊 were found.
27
22
818
After 9 weeks of moulding & harnessing Bran’s natural abilities he has achieved his licence. We’re pleased to welcome him to the team, he joined us from @wmpdogs. He begins his operational career next week. You can follow his progress here whilst he serves the public of BCH.
38
48
820
Last night Hector and handler carried out a routine stop check in Luton which turned into a pursuit. Numerous males decamped and Hector detained one during which he got assaulted and his handler caught another. A large amount of suspected class A drugs were recovered.
63
39
816
PD Bruce recently assisted colleagues in Royston executing a Drugs warrant. He located 30k hidden in the bathroom of an address #thenoseknows #cleverboy
32
23
786
PD Kevin strikes again. Last night a vehicle fails to stop for @roadpoliceBCH in Thorney. Vehicle crashes and driver decamps. Kevin tracks for around 1 mile across fields and woods then locates male hidden in a bush. Male was also wanted for another offence. #welldonekevin
52
53
768
Pd Bonnie attended Hatfield last night after a large crowd threatened officers and refused to leave the area. She dispursed the crowd in a short amount of time.
40
37
780
Police Dog Clifford joins the team today having passed his Initial General Purpose Course, he will be handled by Pc Baz Gray
19
19
713
PD Harley found a man hiding in bushes following a collision in #Bedford where three people ran from the scene. Harley also found a set of keys. One person was arrested. ISR 18/14
43
37
704
Introducing our two newest recruits 🐶 . Bear and Goose are 11 week old Malinois puppies from the same litter. Both pups are living with operational handlers as part of our puppy development scheme. Keep your eyes peeled for updates as they progress.
27
27
657
Jackson calls time on an excellent career. He's been a real asset to the department, having been officially recognised for his actions. He's located injured missing persons, tracked & detained suspects, protected the public & officers during disorder. Enjoy retirement! #topdog
47
39
661
Holly, Hero and Hector all re-licensed today and are ready to hit the streets for another year
16
28
642
Not even #snow will stop a #Spaniel getting to their favourite tennis ball as #Police #Dog Dizzie demonstrates! #policedogs
7
42
626
In January we shared that PD Dexter located vital evidence in Luton. We could not reveal too much at the time, however the case has now finalised at court. This was what was found, offenders sentenced to a total of 25yrs custodial for this and connected matters.
39
39
629
Hector attended Luton after a male decamped from a car. He tracked into a garden where he found the male hidden under a plastic sheet. He was arrested for a number of offences including offensive weapon.
26
24
637
PD Dexter assisted following a collision on the A5 Markyate last night. After a 30 minute track the intoxicated driver was located and detained by Dexter.
27
31
622
Finn has been out on patrol this evening & on his very 1st job tonight he tracked and found a suspect hiding after an RTC. He's back!
46
95
592
Following a pursuit in #Luton last night PD Dexter attends and locates a Male who wanted to play hide and seek in the cornfield.
33
31
618
Another night shift, another result for PD Dexter. Male seen stealing power tools from building site is disturbed. PD Dexter tracks from the tools direct to door of offenders hideaway. 1 arrested
21
12
619
Had few people asking how TPD Lexi is getting on. She's nearly 8 months old now and doing well in her training and due to start an initial course in September.
30
35
619
Hi @alexs_journey,Finn asked 2 do a video tonight 2 wish u well.Finn has been back 2 the vet a couple of times again.But he seems ok now.
37
191
599
Kobi retires after 6 years loyal & dedicated service. His handler said "his dependable nature & desire to work has lead to a very successful career." This past year the pair have received a CC Commendation for their actions. We wish him a along & happy retirement with his handler
41
43
604
Last night PD Freddie was called to search a vehicle and open areas after a male ran from officers in Cambridge. PD Freddie located evidence to secure an arrest for Possession with Intent to Supply #thenoseknows #T3
38
21
604
At 9 3/4 PD Jack is hanging up his lead & retiring after over 8 years service as a DCW Dog. In that time he's recovered thousands of pounds of Drugs, Cash & located Firearms. He has been invaluable to the team, as well as working at the Olympics. He will remain with his handler.
59
34
604
Pd Pearl had a nice find at a warrant in watford this morning. Nice start to the set of shifts.
19
12
616
Finn with some of his get well cards. He's feeling more himself today & starting to get a little cheeky to - much more like his old self.
43
138
599
Vehicle failed to stop in Potters Bar, found abandoned. Fantastic containment allows PD Dexter to track to male hiding in a ditch nearby. PD Bonnie then searches the vehicle and locates drugs concealed within. 1 arrested various offences.
28
20
614
It is with sadness we have to announce the passing of retired PD Bear.He recently shot to fame as face of Finn's Law with his old handler.
186
149
582
Shout out to PD Scully, supported by APU officers, who tracked from a vehicle locating four people hiding at the back of a garage block and also a box containing 10 puppies which were reportedly stolen during an aggravated burglary in Dunstable. Great team work! 🐶 👏
37
46
597
Pd Hero having a cool down during a hot training day.
8
13
591
We're saying a massive thank you to Police Dog Oz who has now retired from our team and wish him a long, healthy and happy retirement. He has been responsible for finding missing people, tracking and detaining suspects and even won an award! Read more here
38
34
589
PD Dexter attended #Luton where a school had been broken into. One Male was detained at the scene.
15
26
581
Newly Licensed Darth shows the benfits of correct #foundations #gentics @WMPDogs #development #training A vehicle failed to stop, prusuit commenced. The occupants decamped- 1st surrendered when challenged by vocal Darth. He then tracked 800m to 2nd & 2.5 miles to 3rd #noseknows
36
40
572
Pd Bonnie and handler spotted a car driving at speed in Harpenden. Car has made off and two males decamped. Bonnie has tracked along residential streets and found both males hiding behind a cover on a driveway. Driver arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol.
14
23
570
On his second ever night shift, PD Sabre assisted @PboroCops with the arrest of a male wanted for a serious assault and robbery. #teamwork
33
29
559
Pd Pearl attended an early morning drugs warrant. She soon located large amount of suspected cannabis and cash.
25
25
576
PD Jackson attends South Mimms services following a pursuit and decamp. He tracks from the vehicle to the entrance of the Premier Inn hotel where two males from the vehicle are located in the bar of the hotel. X2 arrested.
25
42
552
Jumping from a first floor window? - sore legs. Crashing over fences and through undergrowth? - lots of cuts and grazes. The look on your face when after all of your efforts to escape you see PD Wolf waiting for you? - Priceless. One in custody 🙂 . #ageandexperienceoveryouth
39
59
550
PD Luther is searching for human odour (hand scent) on an article to replicate something used in crime. Such a small item but he ‘nails’ it! He’s been licensed for less than a month and is phenomenal. #thenoseknows #dogsoftwitter
21
22
556
Who remembers Goose & Bear our two pups we introduced in September. Well here they are now, having met today for a catch up at 5 months old. Both progressing very well 💪🏻 . (L) Bear (R) Goose
15
12
549
We're wishing PD Zeus a very happy 2nd birthday today 🎂 . He's been celebrating in style, spending the day working alongside his handler to help look after our three counties. 🎈
42
29
555
Bonnie attended Kempston after 3 males decamped from a suspected stolen car. She tracked along residential streets where the 3 males made off over a wall and one was detained by containment officers. She then tracked to a second who was hidden in a rear garden.
28
15
542
Hector attended Houghton conquest after concerns were raised for a male. He tracked for almost a mile across fields and into woods where he located the male. He then received the medical attention he needed.
19
24
541
Vehicle fails to stop for @roadpoliceBCH, its located a short time later set alight in a field. Helicopter locates 2 hiding in bushes. PD Bane locates them and persuades them not to run again. Both comply with his commands! PD Bane then provides further evidence from the scene.
22
30
536
Hector and Hero both successfully relicensed today and are ready to hit the streets for another year.
19
25
546
Congratulations to Police Dog Hector and his handler who successfully passed their firearms support course last week! To date, Hector is the youngest dog in the unit to pass the course. The duo will now be able to support armed officers, helping search buildings & other locations
50
28
523
TPD Charlie’s first visit to the lake. Mum struggled to get him out of the water after this. #springerspaniel #waterbaby
12
17
545
Pd Bonnie and handler had suspected stolen moped make off from them in St Albans. They found the bike crashed a short distance away and Bonnie tracked to a driveway where the offender was hidden in a Bush.
18
29
522
Pd Hero had a busy night searching a cannabis farm and then tracking an offender across fields and a river for some distance to arrest a male wanted for a domestic assault.
25
28
535
Pd Bonnie licensed today and will start supporting her colleagues on the front line from next week.
31
22
526
PD Harley assisted in the arrest of two men after reports of burglary in progress in Bedford in the early hours. He also found a shed which had been broken into and items taken. Great work Harley and handler. @bedspolice ISR 31
15
30
525
PD HERO-DIESEL attends Hitchin. after a serious assault. They carry out a street search finding a suspect hiding in a nearby street. One arrested on suspicion of GBH.
51
61
520
Pd Bruno and handler attended ram raid in Luton. They saw suspect van leaving scene which rammed them short while later. Driver was detained. Two further males made off and Bruno detained one.Tai assisted stopping 3rd being chased by officers. All arrested on suspicion burglary
20
39
518
With great sadness we announce the passing of former PD Wilf who worked with PC Dave Pert from 2008 until 2013. He worked as a general purpose dog and a specialist firearms and public order dog. He enjoyed a long, healthy and well-deserved retirement. He will be missed greatly.
66
43
516
PD Sabre joined BCH yesterday after successfully passing his initial course and licensing. We wish him and his handler all the best. Thanks to #MGentile #NorfolkPoliceforlicensing #NordicK9
40
31
530
Last night PD Bear joined the pursuit of a stolen motor vehicle in Luton. The driver, apparently hoping for a Christmas miracle tried to outrun our @roadpoliceBCH on 3 tyres and then tried to outrun PD Bear on foot. No need to tell you how that went for him…
34
34
542
Today’s 🌧 didn’t stop play for PD Dexter. Following a burglary in Little Hadham PD Dexter deployed and after a bit of tracking and a bit of searching a very wet dog and handler located a male who was arrested.
19
40
505
Pd Pearl assisted our @metpoliceuk colleagues with a search of a car last night. She gave a good indication on the dashboard where a large quantity of suspected class A drugs were subsequently found.
17
21
514
Last Monday saw PD Pearl in action in #Luton. When officers suspected drugs might be in a car, Pearl was deployed and her nose led them to discover a significant amount of suspected Class B drugs. Two arrests have been made. Good girl! #policedogs
34
34
505
Tonight in Peterborough a male decided to run from officers and it was suspected he had discarded drugs. PD Freddie searched where the male had been and located an amount of Class A drugs in a bush. 1x arrested for PWITS.
23
28
510
A big adventure for Police Pup Lady! It's important to gently expose pups to new sights, sounds and experiences, so we went to Herts HQ today to do just that! It's fair to say that she did brilliantly and made loads of new friends 🙂
30
46
492
Hector then attends a pub in Peterborough where a burglary in progress has been reported. On arrival a male makes off and is detained by Hector and arrested on suspicion of burglary.
18
19
513
A massive thank you to highly commended PD Blue who has now retired after many years of fantastic service working with @bedspolice, @CambsCops & @HertsPolice: We wish him a very long, happy and healthy retirement. #policedogs
48
87
481
PD Sabre assisted officers in Peterborough last night Detaining a male who ran off after breaking into vehicles, property also located
19
15
496
We welcome newly licenced PDs Sonny and Darth to the team, Congratulations! They join us from @WMPDogs Puppy Development Programme. #foundations #genetics #puppydevelopment #policedogs
36
38
492
Say hi to TPD Rocky who's started his training this week. It's very early days (and he's got big boots to fill as he's replacing RPD Wolf!) but he's already showing a lot of promise! We'll try to keep you updated as to his progress 🙂
22
27
491
It's Finn's last ever shift with PC Dave Wardell today - here's to a long & healthy retirement! #FinnsRetirementDay
33
149
479
Hero and Tai attended Bushey after two males were seen breaking into cars. Hero attended where the Male had made off and tracked to an address where she found property and Npas then found male hidden in a garden where they tracked to. Tai attended a moped nearby and tracked from
24
28
494
PD Sia was back in action in the early hours of Saturday. She was deployed to help search for a missing man in #Sandridge. Sia and her handler searched woodland and she picked up a track. Thankfully she successfully located the man who then received help from officers. #CC49
24
36
488
PD Dahl had her first operational shifts this weekend. Officers responded to reports of a male in Luton attempting to break into cars, a male made off into the woods when he saw police cars. PD Dahl tracked a male who thought hiding in the bushes would help him #thenoseknows
16
23
491
Within 5 seconds of going into a property in #Luton this morning, PD Jack had found a bag of cannabis. He then went on to find multiple other bags of cannabis in a bin full of rubbish and some hidden behind a wardrobe. Good work PD Jack @bedspolice #thenoseknows
21
22
492
To the young gentleman at McDonalds in Leighton Buzzard that just offered to buy me some grub - thank you very much! Your kind offer has made this dog handler’s day 😊🐾 ZD52.
6
23
487
By popular request of lots and lots of children this lovely pup will now be called " Chase ".
24
41
471