Further to Media Release for Friday, December 17, 2021
Peterborough Police Service welcomes two new members of K9 Unit
Two new dogs have joined the Peterborough Police Service.
Police Service Dog (PSD) Gryphon is an 18-month-old Dutch Shepherd. He just completed his 15-week training course with handler PC Wentworth run by the Niagara Regional Police Service and is now certified for general purpose patrol. K9 Gryphon is trained in human scent detection and location, suspect apprehension, article detection, handler protection, and narcotics detection.
Police Service Dog (PSD) Mag is a Belgian Malinois turning 2 in February 2022. She is trained in firearms and ammunition detection. After completing her basic training on October 6th, 2021, she has been operational in the City of Peterborough alongside PSD Isaac and her handler PC Cowie. She was generously donated to the Peterborough Police Service by Grassroots Kennels.
Congratulations on the successful training courses and welcome to the Peterborough Police Service.