police dog

American  

noun

1. a dog trained to assist the police.

2. German shepherd.

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police dog British  

noun

1. a dog, often a German shepherd dog, trained to help the police, as in tracking

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Etymology

Origin of police dog

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

A police dog and its handler searched marshland near to London Road and found a man who tried to run away but was stopped by the canine.

From BBC

The sheriff said the assailant appeared to be alone in the vehicle and police dogs were checking the car for explosives.

From Barron's

"There were police dogs and drones and police with automatic weapons and helicopters in the air," he said.

From Barron's

A former police dog handler says a law to protect service animals is not being implemented properly.

From BBC

"Those who need a little help are often glad to be found by a police dog."

From BBC