Meet Derbyshire Police’s cutest recruits - 22 photos of canine police officers

Police dogs can help to apprehend criminals, search for dangerous or illegal materials and help forensic scientists analyse crime scenes

By Ethan Shone

Published 3rd Feb 2021, 15:26 GMT

Canines have long been a feature of modern police departments, as their intelligence and loyalty make them the perfect partners in fighting crime.

Here are 22 police dogs currently serving with Derbyshire Police force.

1. PD Stella

A three year old German Shepherd who works as a general purpose police dog Photo: (Photo: Derbyshire Police)

A one year old German Shepherd who works as a general purpose police dog Photo: (Photo: Derbyshire Police)

A six year old German Shepherd who works as a general purpose police dog Photo: (Photo: Derbyshire Police)

A two year old Springer Spaniel who works as a drugs, cash and firearms dog (Photo: Derbyshire Police) Photo: (Photo: Derbyshire Police)