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BRAVE MET POLICE DOG AWARDED TOP ACCOLADE


Police Dog Kaiser survived a brutal attack, highlighting the risks our canine colleagues face everyday


After being stabbed six times trying to detain a man, Police Dog Kaiser was presented with the Bravery Award from the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) for his bravery and courage at this year’s Crufts international dog show.


On the 30 May 2021, while on patrol with his handler PC Mark Woolcott, Kaiser showed immense bravery when they were called to attend a report of an intruder in the back garden of a house in Orpington. PC Woolcott and Kaiser responded alongside other officers, After a short search, a man was found in a track right behind the house. While trying to subdue the man, Kaiser was stabbed once below his eye and five times on top of his head. Even after being stabbed multiple times, Kaiser still controlled the man long enough to allow the officers to take him into custody. His heroic action helped prevent potential life-threatening injuries to his handler PC Woolcott and the wider public. He was rushed to the vet for his injuries and narrowly avoided lasting injuries. Inspector Kristian Leighton, from the Met’s


Taskforce, which includes the Dog Support Unit, said: “We’re extremely proud that Kaiser’s bravery has been recognised by the NPCC at Crufts. It was a fantastic moment and one we will always remember. “The bravery shown by Kaiser is a stark reminder of the danger, uncertainty and risk that our officers and animals face working on the frontline every day. We will continue our unwavering commitment to protect the public and keep our communities safe.”


Cartoon by Colin Whittock


07 | POLICE | AUGUST 2022


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