police dog
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of police dog
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Cambridgeshire Police said: "The offender had left the scene when the call was made and despite a search of the area by officers and a police dog, the offender was not identified."
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2025
On Monday, specialist officers and a police dog continued their search for evidence.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 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
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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