police dog

noun

1. a dog trained to assist the police.

2. German shepherd.

police dog

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of police dog¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Under cross examination Ms Haggerty-James accepted Robinson appeared to be focused on one of the police dog handlers and was not directing abuse at any other officers.

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Police said the probe involves specialist resources, police dogs, air support and the dive and marine unit.

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The bill does not apply to police dogs or service animals and provides an exemption for shelters, rescues and 4H clubs.

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Days after he was reported missing, investigators and police dogs searched the family home in Cabazon, a community northwest of Palm Springs.

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Over the weekend, investigators and police dogs searched the family home in Cabazon.

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