police dog
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of police dog
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Twelve police officers and a police dog were injured during the protests which initially saw crowds demonstrating outside the city centre police station before gathering close to the Digwa family home.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
A former police dog handler says a law to protect service animals is not being implemented properly.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
A police dog who took part in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral has died following a car crash, his force has said.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2025
Authorities tied Scooby to a tree in the front yard before they led the police dog onto the property, according to court documents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2025
A police dog named Silver, trained to pace up and down the shed row, stood patrol.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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