Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary’s specialist dog unit has welcomed 2 newly trained police dogs, boosting the force’s ability to detect illegal drugs across the Isle of Wight.
Harry and Whitney have successfully completed an intensive specialist training programme and are now operational as drugs detection dogs.
Whitney will be based with a handler on the Isle of Wight, where she will support frontline policing, although both dogs can be deployed across the wider region as part of the Joint Operations Unit – a collaborative team serving Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and Thames Valley.
Harry and Whitney will assist officers in identifying and disrupting illegal drug activity, including during vehicle stops, the execution of search warrants and community policing operations.
Inspector Andy Mooge has said:
“Harry and Whitney have shown fantastic potential throughout their training.
“Their deployment will significantly enhance our ability to detect drugs and support operations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Police dogs are an invaluable asset, and we are delighted to welcome them to the team.”
