New police dogs join the team across four countiesAuthor: Grace McGachy Published 4 hours agoFour new police dogs have successfully completed their training and are now part of the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire (BCH) Dog Unit.The canine recruits, Murphy, Madden, Dixon, and Muzza, along with their handlers, Sergeant Dan Amos, PC Dale Jenkins, PC Josh Westgate, and PC Liam Mandrell, officially joined the team following a ceremony at Hertfordshire Constabulary’s headquarters earlier this month. The intense 13-week General Purpose Initial Course equipped the dogs with essential skills in scent tracking, searching, obedience, agility, chasing, and detaining. Notably, PD Muzza and PD Murphy were named in tribute to two BCH Armed Policing Unit officers, Sergeant Dan Murphy and former PC Paul Murray, who both passed away last year. Family members of the late officers attended the ceremony, where they received special commemorative plaques, marking the legacy of their loved ones. Chief Superintendent Jon Hutchinson, speaking at the event, highlighted the officers’ profound impact on policing, complementing their professionalism and dedication to service.According to Chief Inspector Declan McDonagh, who leads the BCH Dog Unit, the new recruits embody the legacy and commitment of the officers they honour.“I am incredibly proud to welcome four new dogs to the team, who will be out on the streets sniffing out crime and helping to protect the public alongside their handlers,” he said.Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.
Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire welcome new canine recruits
