Police officers come in many different forms. They can be male or female, include all sizes, all races, etc.

There are police officers in virtually every country, and their roles can vary greatly from area to area, but the main theme is common.

To fight crime.

And to fight crime, police officers need all sorts of help.

They usually rely on other officers, but sometimes, even with the variations of officers I've mentioned, there can be an even different class of police officer, one of the four-legged variety.

Police canines are amazing animals that play a vital role in keeping our community safe.

They are highly trained and skilled, and they are often the difference between life and death.

They have been around for centuries, but they didn't become widely used in the United States until the early 20th century.

The first formal police canine unit in the U.S. was established in 1908 by the New York City Police Department. Today, there are thousands of police canine units in operation around the world.

These units use a variety of breeds of dogs, including German shepherds, Belgian Malamois, and Labrador receivers.

Police canines are trained to perform a variety of tasks,

including apprehending suspects, tracking missing persons,

detecting narcotics and explosives,

and generally protecting other officers.

These dogs are incredibly well trained and can be extremely effective in their work.

For example, a single canine unit can detect the scent of narcotics hidden in a room in a matter of seconds.

Police canines are also invaluable in the search of missing persons.

These dogs can track ascent for miles, even in difficult terrain.

In many cases, canines have been able to locate missing persons who would have otherwise been

lost forever.

Police canines are more than just tools for law enforcement.

They are also partners to their handlers, and they often form close bonds with them.

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