Sherwood Forest Memorial Police Dog Trials 2010

The sumptuous surroundings of Thoresby Hall once again provided the venue for the annual Sherwood police dog trials, held in memory of PC Ged Walker.

Police dogs and their handlers from across the region demonstrated their skills in obedience and in pursuit of criminals during the two-part competition on Sunday.

The final result was a Notts 1-2-3, with PC Matt Rogers and police dog Rossi emerging as clear winners from colleagues PC Dave Gough and PD Beano, who claimed the runners-up spot by just one point from PC Mark Plummer and PD Mia.

The winner's trophy was presented by PC Walker's widow, Tracy.

As well as the action in the arena, spectators were able to find out more about the force's Operational Support division, with the Underwater Search Unit, the Mounted Section and armed response teams all giving demonstrations of their work on the day.

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[aravec]

No!!!



[Quiltinguk]

Would a police officer approve of a member of the public approaching a police dog in order to stroke it?

I saw a fabulous looking police dog with an officer a few years ago, I really wanted to go over make a fuss of the dog, but decided not to; I am aware that blind people who own working dogs are not keen on strangers petting their animals.