police dog
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of police dog
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Audi is another retired police dog whose playful nature belies his previous life on the frontline.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 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
The San José City Council unanimously voted to settle after Santa Clara County resident Anthony Paredes sued the city and others over a police dog attack.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025
Her final stunt on camera was released in July 2024 in the Midsomer Murders' episode The Debt Of Lies, where she played a retired police dog who detains the murderer before retiring.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 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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