Hadleigh Show: Locksmith helps police dog locked in car

Officers from Norfolk and Suffolk were presenting their working dogs and explaining what their training looks like.

One of the officers responsible for the Puppy Programme, PC James Wells, said: "Our aim was to show the public that the training done to the dogs is reward-based. It’s fun, and they enjoy it. 

"Those dogs are capable of good control and yet use reasonable force when it's necessary." 

Then during the farming event, the crowd's attention focused on the police dog once again after it accidentally locked itself in.

PC Wells: "One of the officers released the hatch inside the car while we were playing a scene with a criminal for the audience. 

Norfolk and Suffolk Police presented a dog show, Michael Marron (Image: Michael Marron)

"It allows the dog to get out in front of the car. The dog came out, took a lovely bite, did some great work, and went in the back of the van."

On returning to the car a lever was pushed resulting in the door locking and just the dog inside.

Officer Wells continued: "Then, because the lights were on, the dog pushed the horn in the middle, which made the sirens come on as well. 

"He unfortunately got himself locked in there. 

"I have to say, what will people take away from the show? Make sure you have your keys in the box." 

Norfolk and Suffolk Police presented a dog show, Michael Marron (Image: Michael Marron)

Officers asked if there was a locksmith in the audience who could help them open the car. 

Car mechanic, Jen, answered the call.

A decision was taken to break the window in the police car and get the dog out. 

The hero of the day, mechanic Jen, Newsquest (Image: Newsquest)

Officer Wells added that the incident can be a good lesson for others, and the unit is happy to provide "a little bit of humor" to the show.