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Police And Crime Commissioner Joins Chief Constable In Ceremony For Force’s Fallen Police Dogs

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, and the Chief Constable, Scott Chilton, have paid tribute to the Constabulary’s K9 partners by officially unveiling a Police Dog Memorial.

The service took place at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary’s (HIOWC) Training Headquarters in Netley on Monday 4 September 2023.

PCC Donna Jones said it was an emotional event:

“Police dogs really are the unsung heroes who never hesitate to put their lives on the line showing incredible bravery in detecting, chasing down, tackling, and apprehending suspects.

“Today’s ceremony was a lovely way of honouring their commitment and to say a huge thank you publically to all those who have sadly fallen in the line of duty.”

PC Neal Skinner, of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, has two police dogs (PDs) on the memorial, and was recognised at the ceremony along with PD Libby for 10 years of service.


L-R: Force Chaplain Reverend Dom Jones, Chief Constable Scott Chilton & PCC Donna Jones

He said:

“I’m very proud to have worked with such loyal dogs because they’re going to do whatever it takes to protect me, and that’s a great honour.”

PCC Donna Jones concluded:

“Time and time again, police dogs are put in harm’s way to protect the public, and I can’t think of a better tribute to all our fallen police dogs than the ceremony we had here today.”

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