One of the most important things an RCMP dog handler needs to know is when NOT to release the animal to make an arrest.
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It was with pride that constables Reg Sahay and Chris Brinnen told us it's only a few times a year that their dogs actually bring down a suspect. The vast majority of the time, a mere warning from a dog handler is enough to bring a chase to an end.
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Photo Credit: KelownaNowConstable Reg Sahay and Ice
The pair sat down with KelownaNow to tell us what it takes to be a member of a dog team, the skills the dogs bring to the police force and the decision making process they go through before they ever release the animal on a fleeing suspect.
