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, recognising them as the top police dog team in England and Wales. This award celebrates their outstanding operational work throughout the past year.
PD Kaiser, a five-year-old German Shepherd, has demonstrated exceptional courage and skill in a number of 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 successfully detained an offender in a field despite being repeatedly assaulted.
Kaiser’s expertise also extends to complex crime tracking. He has excelled in lengthy and intricate tracking operations, which have led to the capture of burglary suspects. His determination and skill have made him an invaluable asset to Essex Police’s crime-fighting efforts.
PC Martin Swain has been 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 described him as “an exceptional dog,” adding, “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.
