Police dog's first deployment is in Milton Keynes

Thursday, 15 August 2024 17:14

A police dog had his first deployment today (August 15), in the Milton Keynes shopping centre, alongside his trained officer.

Thames Valley Police Milton Keynes have shared a post on social media platform X, introducing PD Gary.

PD Gary took part in his first #ProjectServator deployment today in #MiltonKeynes and did the team proud! Working alongside our specially trained officers who work with local security teams & CCTV operators to make MK a hostile location for criminals. Good Boy Gary! 👮 🐶 pic.twitter.com/3ZBOdGC113
— TVP Milton Keynes (@tvp_mk) August 15, 2024

Project Servator is a policing tactic that aims to disrupt a range of criminal activities, including terrorism while providing a reassuring presence for the public.

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