Mersey Police Dogs

This is the Twitter feed for the Merseyside Police Dogs Section. Please do not report crime here. Tweet @MerPolCC. In an emergency always call 999.

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🤩 Sue Hilton is one of the longest serving police officers in our dog section.

Today, after 27 years in the dog section & 31 years at Merseyside Police, she is retiring from the force.

Sue is described as a “privilege to work alongside and be trained by”. Best of luck 💙 🐶

[Merseyside Police Federation @MerPolFed]

Remembering PC William Marshall, of Merseyside Police, who died from injuries sustained on duty on this day in 1986 #LestWeForget

[Mersey Police Dogs @MerPolDogs]

Yesterday we said goodbye to one of the very best. Retired PD Deema was a truly special girl who served Merseyside Police with courage, loyalty and determination throughout her career, earning multiple commendations along the way. She'll never be forgotten. Run free, Deema. 💙🐾

[Roads Policing Unit @MerPolTraffic]

This electric motorcycle failed to stop for Matrix Disruption colleagues in L8. RPU attended along with @MerPolDogs to assist. following a lengthy pursuit the riders luck ran out and he was detained. Rider arrested for numerous offences and motorcycle seized #OffTheCrusher.

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🐶 We wanted to give you an update on RPD Sky, who retired back in February!

She is absolutely loving retired life and yesterday featured on the mid-morning show at BBC Radio Merseyside with Inspector Phil McManus, who heads up our Dog Section, and Martin O’Neill from ‘The Retired Police Dog Benevolent Fund for Merseyside’ charity.

Sky, Phil and Martin were invited to the studio to talk about the amazing work of our police dogs in Merseyside, Sky’s career, what happens to police dogs when they retire, and the vital support provided by The Retired Police Dog Benevolent Fund for Merseyside.

She may be retired, but you can’t take the detection skills out of Sky! She was full of beans and very keen to investigate all corners of the studio space – lots to see, hear and of course, smell!

Sky was good as gold during the interview, although she was keen to see what was happening on the mixing desk and didn’t want to miss anything 👀

Our police dogs play a crucial role in keeping communities safe – from tracking suspects, supporting officers in dangerous situations, and protecting the public. Our dogs are part of the policing family. They’re exceptionally well cared for throughout their service, with dedicated handlers who build a strong bond with them and ensure their welfare comes first.

During the interview, Martin said 🗣️ “Police dogs give years of loyal service, and when they retire, they deserve the very best care. Our charity exists to support them in that next stage of their lives.

“When retired, police dogs don’t receive a pension, and vet bills can be significant. We help those who care for the dogs in their retirement by contributing towards those costs so they can get the treatment they need.”

The @MerseysideRPD is run by unpaid volunteers: All money raised is by public donations. The charity has been established to assist those who take on the care of a retired police dog in helping them pay for veterinary bills, as well as supporting the dog in its retirement 💙

[Mersey Police Dogs @MerPolDogs]

In the early hours of this morning a male wanted for 2 serious assaults fled from a domestic incident. PD Poppy arrived on scene & tracked the suspects movements leading into woodland before locating the male hiding in undergrowth 👏 #arrested #thenoseknows

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Last night a wanted male made off from officers a number of times & continued disappearing into the night. His luck run out when we deployed PD Ziggy who tracked him through an alleyway before bringing the game to a conclusion as he found him hiding #gameover #arrested 👏

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Yesterday new boy PD Gary assisted patrols after a vehicle was stopped travelling into Merseyside. Gary searched the vehicle & it didn’t take him long to find a large quantity of cash in the region of £20000 concealed within the boot #thenoseknows #cleverboy 👏

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Thank you for all your kind messages. PD Ike and Dobbie were checked over by our vets after the incident and did not need any treatment. The handlers are recovering well @MerPolDogs

[Mersey Police Dogs @MerPolDogs]

A police dog vehicle carrying PD Ike and PD Dobby was rammed during a pursuit.
The vehicle later crashed and the driver made off on foot.
PD Poppy was deployed to assist, and she wasn't having that.
A short search later, the offender was located hiding nearby.
Good girl Poppy 👏

[Mersey Police Dogs @MerPolDogs]

🚔 A wanted male was believed to be travelling in a vehicle. Following a coordinated stop by RPU and the Dog Unit, the vehicle was successfully stung and brought to a halt.

The male was detained, and PD Dobby searched the vehicle, locating cannabis resin. 🐾👏

[Mersey Police Dogs @MerPolDogs]

Syndicate 2s specialist dogs kept busy last night after PD Reggie also assisted officers with a vehicle search in St.Helens. During his search Reggie located cannabis and some cash within the vehicle 🙌👏 #cleverboy #thenoseknows

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Last night officers requested the assistance of new boy PD Dobby to search a suspicious vehicle. Littered with rubbish and other distractions Dobby stuck to task and located a wallet containing a quantity of cash hidden amongst the mess #thenoseknows

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Last night Matrix officers pursued a male on foot before stopping him in his tracks. PD Obi was requested to assist in identifying why he refused to stop & It didn’t take him long to locate a quantity of drugs thrown into thick bushes by the male #nicetry #thenoseknows 👏

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A male smashed up a car before making off from officers. Also wanted for assault and breaching a court order. PD JoJo was deployed and quickly located the offender hiding in a nearby garden. Male arrested and taken into custody. Great result for this new dog team 👏Good boy JoJo!

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Yesterday @MerPolTraffic pursued a vehicle before 4 males fled on foot. 1 was detained on the hard shoulder M57 as he was seen to throw an item into undergrowth. PD Obi was on scene & fought his way through thick heavy brambles to find said item #drugsrecovered #determination

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PD JoJo was deployed after a male made off from patrols linked to county lines activity. JoJo searched overgrown hedges after the suspect was seen discarding items and located cannabis. A search of a nearby entry also led to a mobile phone being recovered. Clever Boy JoJo🐾

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PD Buddy was tasked to search a park after a male made off from an address and hid there. Searching the route believed to have been taken, Buddy located a large quantity of cocaine the male had discarded. Another good result for Buddy 👌

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This week PD Reggie assisted patrols after a male was detained in Liverpool City Centre. This resulted in Reggie searching an alleyway that was littered with rubbish. Reggie stuck to task amongst many distractions and located drugs that had been discarded by a male #thenoseknows

[Merseyside Police @MerseyPolice]

With very hot temperatures due to hit #Merseyside this Bank Holiday weekend, PD's Ember, Ziggy, Buddy and Ghost have come up with a few handy reminders to help you stay safe and enjoy the sunshine! 🌞

🏖️ Staying safe in the sun | The good weather will mean many of us will visit beaches, parks and outdoor areas. Remember to always keep an eye on your belongings, and young people. If you witness any anti-social behaviour, remember you can report it by sending a message to @MerPolCC reporting on our website or calling 101.

⛔️ Avoid open water | Whilst it can be tempting to take a dip in reservoirs, canals, docks and the sea, these open water sources are dangerous, even for strong swimmers. If you do find yourself in the water and you’re experiencing difficulties remember the @RNLI “float to live” advice which you can find on their website.

🪟 Lock doors and windows | In hot weather, it’s tempting to leave doors and windows open. This can be an invitation to burglars, so remember to close and lock your doors and windows before you go out, when you leave a room unattended or when you go to bed, to avoid becoming a victim of burglary.

❤️ Look after yourself | The @NHSuk has some great advice and tips for protecting yourself in the sun, which you can read on their website.