A new police dog is to pound the streets of Norfolk and Suffolk after his popular predecessor’s retirement.
Norfolk and Suffolk Police Dogs Tweeted this week to say that previous police dog Rio had retired after seven years on the frontline with officers on the beat.
The team Tweeted: “After seven years loyal service to the people of Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk PD (now RPD) Rio has stood down and handed the baton over to TPD Jaeger.
“There are some big paws to fill.”
Norfolk and Suffolk constabularies share a dog section led by an inspector and supported by one sergeant and 25 police constable dog handlers.
The animals are routinely used for tracking and searching missing people or criminals, as well as helping to detain suspects and search for discarded items.
Some are specialist search dogs who are used to detect explosives, drugs, cash or firearms.
The dogs live with their handlers and usually serve about seven years before retiring.
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