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Dog Section turns 50
“It will be an opportunity to meet old friends, revive memories and tour the Dog Training Centre where there have been many changes in recent years,” says National Coordinator: Police Dogs Inspector Brendon Gibson. “Photographs and memorabilia capturing our history will be on display during the anniversary and if people have any images or information to contribute it would be very welcome.” Recent developments at the Dog Training Centre include a new cemetery area, a new parade ground and a feature wall and statue to celebrate the 50th anniversary. The NZ Police Dog Section was formed in 1956 when Constable Frank Riley was seconded from the Surrey County Police to develop police dog training in New Zealand. He brought with him four German Shepherd dogs and 12 pups and with the assistance of Constables Alan Symes and Colin Guppy the Dog Training School was established in Trentham and courses were underway by 1957. |
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On 6-7 October the NZ Police Dog Section will celebrate its 50th anniversary.