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On Wednesday, the Intelligence Security Wing (ISW) of the Andhra Pradesh Police presented a live demonstration of their highly trained canines for the public. The Belgian Malinois and Dutch Shepherds showcased their exceptional skills in tactical assaults and narcotics detection, performing flawlessly during the passing-out parade of the 23rd batch of canines and their handlers at the Canine Training Centre near Mangalagiri.
Altogether, 36 canines successfully completed a 10-month training program, mastering the detection of explosives, narcotics, cadavers, and participating in Search & Rescue (S&R) operations. Home Minister V. Anitha commended the police canines for their significant contribution to crime detection, emphasizing the importance of modern technologies and advanced forensic methods.
Currently, 218 canines serve the Police Department in Andhra Pradesh, with 78 trained in the past two years. Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta highlighted the canines' reliability and announced that cadaver detection-trained canines will now join the A.P. State Disaster Response Force. The canine handlers and staff are trained in advanced techniques in collaboration with the CRPF Dog Breeding & Training Centre in Taralu, Bengaluru.
Notable attendees included DGP Harish Kumar Gupta, Director General (ACB) Atul Singh, and various Inspectors General of Police.
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