police dog

noun

1
: a dog trained to assist police (as in drug detection)
2

Examples of police dog in a Sentence

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Currently, the city does not have any working police dogs, according to the police chief. Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024 Several sheriff deputies and a police dog can be seen watching the arrest unfold. Stephen Smith, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2024 The group said the allegations include not just killing people, but also assaulting and allowing police dogs to maul them. Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024 In recent years, police dog programs have come under increasing scrutiny. Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for police dog 

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of police dog was in 1836

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“Police dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20dog. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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police dog

noun
1
: a dog trained to help police (as in drug detection)
2

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