Police puppy Mo in training

Date published: 02 August 2013


Police puppy, Mo, is a few months into his training and learning all the skills required to become a fully-fledged operational police dog on the streets of Greater Manchester.

Each of police dog is assigned its own handler who accompanies them throughout their service. They are involved in important operational duties such as tracking, building searches and other criminal work across Greater Manchester.

Mo has already developed a very close bond with his handler.

For more information about the work of Greater Manchester Police's dogs please visit:

www.gmp.police.uk

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