Essex Police dog PD Kaiser and his handler PC Martin Swain have been honoured with the National Police Chiefs’ Council Police Dogs General Patrol Dog Award. This prestigious award recognises them as the top police dog team in England and Wales, celebrating their outstanding operational work over the past year.
PD Kaiser, a five-year-old German Shepherd, has demonstrated exceptional courage and skill in multiple incidents. In one notable case, he pursued a suspect into a deep water ditch on the A13, diving under the surface to assist in the arrest. In another incident, Kaiser detained an offender in a field despite being repeatedly assaulted.
Kaiser has also excelled in complex crime tracking. His determination and skill in lengthy and intricate tracks have led to the capture of burglary suspects, making him an invaluable asset to Essex Police’s crime-fighting efforts.
PC Martin Swain has served with Essex Police for 19 years and has handled Kaiser since the dog was eight weeks old. Kaiser lives at home with PC Swain and his family, highlighting the close bond they share.
Speaking about Kaiser, PC Swain said, “He’s an exceptional dog. He’s very determined and very demanding, he loves work and he loves to play. He’s everything you could want in a police dog. He’s not a mundane, robotic dog. He’s the complete opposite of that.”
Originally published by UKNIP.
