The Police Dog Unit initially existed in NSW between 1935 to 1953 and was reintroduced in 1979.

The unit was established to support police in locating offenders and missing persons, detaining fleeing criminals and detecting drugs and firearms.

Dogs used for patrol duties are German Shepherds or Rottweilers. The Labrador retriever is the breed of choice for specialist detection.

The unit has helped search for survivors of the Thredbo disaster and helped to ensure the security of the Sydney Olympic Games.

To find out more about the Dog Unit, please click here.

To view a video of the Dog Unit in action, please click here (NSW Police Force YouTube Channel)