police dog

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Recent Examples of police dog Use of force In the DOJ investigation released last March, federal officials said LMPD officers used excessive force too often, including unjustified neck restraints and unnecessary use of tasers and police dogs. Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024 In Fort Tryon Park, gun-detecting police dogs were involved in a search for a weapon, and subway stops near the George Washington Bridge were also searched for the weapon and other evidence, the official said. Jonathan Dienst, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024 Internet users have been left in stitches by the chaotic new life of a former police dog who is relishing his retirement by causing nonstop mischief. Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 Officers found two out of the three men with the help of police dogs and drones. Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for police dog 
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Noun
  • As Castle has a guide dog, named Mr. Maple, there are a few extra steps for the couple when catching flights.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Castle has also raised awareness for the blind simply by speaking frankly about his life, such as having his guide dog Mr. Maple turned away at a restaurant.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • This compact working dog is very versatile, loves a challenge and having a job to do.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The course is taught only three times a year with ten military working dog teams.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in New Mexico named the six wolf dogs after characters created by fantasy author Sarah J. Maas Six wolfdogs are spending their holiday season enjoying a winter wonderland after being kept as pets.
    Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
  • But the Saarloos wolf dog’s German-shephard-like face usually sets it apart.
    Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 7 Dec. 2023
Noun
  • Meet sled dogs, take photos at the photo booth and more.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The American Kennel Club says sled dogs likely evolved in Mongolia about 35,000 to 30,000 years ago, but people didn't start using these dogs to pull sleds until about 3,000 years ago.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • At one point, an android with puppy dog eyes is introduced, only to vanish a couple of scenes later.
    Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • If all else fails, Hope says, Jack needs to put on his sad puppy dog face.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024

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