A unique memorial for Lancashire Constabulary police dogs that have passed away has been officially unveiled at our Dog Unit this afternoon. Its been funded by the Retired Police Dogs Benevolent Fund, which was established in 2004 to support handlers in caring for their retired dogs. The memorial was unveiled by Lancashire’s former Chief Constable Pauline Claire, who helped to establish the Benevolent Fund. Dog Trainer, Sergeant Neil Fitzgerald said: “Police dogs are an integral part of operational policing within Lancashire and provide an invaluable service to our county; therefore it is right that they should be recognised by way of this memorial. “The names of those police dogs which have passed away will be added to the memorial so that the people who knew and loved them can visit and pay their respects. We are very grateful to the Benevolent Fund for making this happen.”
Posted on: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:33:16 +0000