Nepal Police Utilize Dogs for Crime Investigation, Search and Rescue
Summary
Nepal Police say trained dogs are proving effective in crime investigation, drug and explosive detection, and search-and-rescue operations after disasters. The Canine Office now has 107 dogs deployed across 13 locations, with one Labrador Retriever named Leo recently named the best police dog of the year.
Key Points
- Nepal Police say their canine unit is being used successfully in crime investigation, disaster response, and search and rescue across the country.
- Chief of the Police Canine Office SP Dr. Ramchandra Satyal said tracker dogs helped solve several murder cases and locate bodies after floods and landslides.
- A Labrador Retriever named Leo was declared the best police dog of the year for its role in the Bhote Koshi flood rescue operation.
- The Police Canine Office currently has 107 trained dogs of six breeds stationed in 13 locations nationwide.
