Police dogs are categorized by their functions including Patrol Dogs, Drug Detection & Tracker Dogs, Explosive Detection dogs and Arms & Ammunition Search Dogs.
Patrol Dogs
German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois and Rottweilers are mainly trained as Patrol Dogs, and they are responsible for anti-crime and crime prevention patrols. Their strong appearance, intimidating barking and biting capabilities are used as force in handling violent cases and public order events.
Drug Detection and Tracker Dogs
Labrador Retrievers are mainly trained as Drug Detection and Tracker Dogs who support front line and crime units. Their keen sense of smell allows them to search for drugs at crime scenes. Also, they are able to track the direction of scent released by individuals along the route.
Explosive Search Dogs/ Arms and ammunition Search Dogs
Springer Spaniels are mainly trained as Explosive Search dogs / Arms and Ammunition Search Dogs. They are mainly used for searching during major events, VIP visits to Hong Kong and criminal investigation.
