police dog

"Police dogs" are specially trained canines that assist law enforcement in a variety of tasks including detection, tracking, and protection.

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Definition

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(technical)A canine trained to assist police in tasks like detecting drugs, explosives, tracking suspects, and protecting officers.

Example

  • The police dog quickly found the hidden narcotics.
  • A well-trained police dog can track a suspect over long distances.

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