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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 923-2023
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 6th October 2023 as follows:
As a freedom of information request, I am seeking information as to which canine breeds are used for different tasks within the police forces in the UK.
Specifically what breeds and how many of each breed do you use/have for:
Please find the Warwickshire Police response set out below.
Response:
Detection Dogs - 7
Cocker Spaniel x2
Sprocker x3
Springador x1
Labrador x1
General Patrol/Apprehension Dogs - 9
Belgian Malinois x1
GSD/Belgian Malinois Cross x2
GSD X6
We also have a further 5 dogs currently in training for the above roles.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is as accurate as possible.
Your attention is drawn to the below which details your right of complaint.
Should you have any further enquiries concerning this matter, please write or email the Freedom of Information Unit quoting the reference number above.
Yours sincerely
Freedom of Information Officer
Freedom of Information Unit
Warwickshire Police
PO Box 4
Leek Wootton
Warwickshire
CV35 7QB