Two police forces have introduced specially trained dogs to help investigators detect digital devices in cybercrime cases.
Three dogs, along with their handlers, will now operate across Norfolk and Suffolk, supporting search teams during warrants, safeguarding operations and high-risk investigations. The animals have completed an eight-week training course and can identify hidden mobile phones, tablets, USB sticks, hard drives and other electronic devices.
Inspector Gary Chapman from the forces’ dogs section said: “These dogs are a game-changer. Their ability to locate hidden devices quickly and accurately enhances our capability in investigations. It is a modern solution to a modern challenge.”
The dogs will be deployed in searches to locate digital evidence connected to offences. However, Suffolk Police declined to share details about the specific techniques used during their training.
Tim Passmore, Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, welcomed the initiative. He said: “Police tactics have had to change over the years to meet changing demand, so it makes absolute sense for police dogs to do the same. As the owner of two springer spaniels, I am delighted to see the dog unit evolving to deal with digital crime. It is quite remarkable what these wonderful dogs can sniff out.”
Alongside their new cybercrime detection skills, dogs in the forces’ unit are also trained for other roles including drugs, cash and weapons detection, as well as explosive detection.
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