police dog
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of police dog
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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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 ● Mar. 26, 2026
"It is the most rewarding thing having a retired police dog," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2025
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
Five German soldiers and a police dog on a leash were looking down into the bed of the creek.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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