North Wales police dog Bryn retires after seven years on drugs and firearms detection duty
A North Wales Police detection dog has retired after seven years working alongside officers to find drugs, cash and firearms.
PD Bryn served as a specialist Drugs, Cash and Firearms Detection Dog throughout his career with the force.
North Wales Police announced his retirement and said he would be supported in his new life by Paws Off Duty, a charity that assists retired police dogs.
His handler, T/Sergeant Walker, is also moving on, joining Flintshire North as a response sergeant.
North Wales Police dog team said on social media: “With a heavy heart, we wish PD Bryn a very happy and well-earned retirement.”
“For the past seven years, Bryn has faithfully served our communities as a Drugs, Cash and Firearms Detection Dog.”
“We also extend our very best wishes to his handler, T/Sergeant Walker, who is leaving the Dog Section to pursue promotion.
“Enjoy your retirement, Bryn, you’ve earned it!”
North Wales Police’s Flintshire North team also paid tribute, saying: “Another big change this week, as PD Bryn hangs up his harness for retirement.”
“Bryn has worked hard for seven years alongside his handler and has had so much success, his retirement is well earned and we’re sure he’ll be enjoying sofa days in no time.”
“Bryn’s handler T/PS Walker has also made a big change, coming to Flintshire North as a response sergeant following a long and successful career with the dog unit.”
“I’m sure you’ll all join me in wishing everyone the best of luck in their career changes.”
Specialist detection dogs like Bryn are distinct from the general-purpose dogs that make up much of a force’s dog section.
While general-purpose dogs, typically German Shepherds, Dutch Herders or Malinois, are trained across a range of tasks including tracking suspects, searching for missing persons and protecting officers, specialist detection dogs are trained to identify specific targets.
Detection work covering drugs, cash and firearms requires a different type of training and, often, a different breed, with Labradors, Cocker Spaniels and Springer Spaniels commonly used.
North Wales Police operates as part of the North Wales and Cheshire Police Dog Alliance, with handlers typically working alongside both a general-purpose dog and a specialist animal.
Paws Off Duty is a charity that supports retired police, military and emergency service dogs in finding homes and ongoing care after active service.
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