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They are four-legged police officers sniffing their way through mountains, tropical forests, and urban jungles, and they operate in the southernmost Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago, just seven miles from Venezuela. Police dogs and their canine officers face dangers including drug dealers, thieves, kidnappers, and murderers by relying on their most important weapon: trust This is an unprecedented look at crime from the police canine section's perspective, with the bond between police officers and their dog partners at the heart of the story. Written by a journalist with a background in anthropology, this book is based on exclusive access to the police dogs' secret files. It includes interviews with retired and working canine officers and spans 70 years, from the canine section's inception in 1952 to 2022. Follow the dogs' work during colonialism, independence, the Black Power movement, the rise of the illegal drug trade, and the age of terrorism. Fierce, feared, loyal and lovable, police dogs have compiled an impressive crimefighting record and a trail of remarkable stories.

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Author:   Debbie Jacob
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.308kg
ISBN:  

9781476694061

ISBN 10:   1476694060
Pages:   229
Publication Date:   10 April 2024
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction. Trinidad: An Island of Beauty, an Island in Crisis  1. Dog Days  2. Backtracking: Bruno  3. Along Came a Spider  4. Shah: King of the Dogs  5. Ralph and Rex  6. Dreams, Nightmares and Other Business  7. Sheba and Sheba  8. Carlo  9. Panther 10. Adolph, ANZAC, and Bullet 11. Trigger 12. Shep 13. Black Power, Daemon and Rex 14. Murder in St. Vincent 15. Dyer Memories 16. Inside the Caroni Kennels 17. Jango and Strike 18. A Line in the Sand 19. The Piegaro Team 20. Ambush and Kidnappings 21. Springing into Action 22. Dog Days Two 23. Where the Air Is Rare 24. A Woman’s Touch 25. Tobago Tales 26. Starring: The “M” Dogs 27. Training Days 28. What the Future Holds Appendix A: Thomas’s Final Report on Bruno Appendix B: Panther’s Veterinary Report Appendix C: Privy Council Summary of Junior “Spirit” Cottle Case Chapter Notes Bibliography Index 215

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Debbie Jacob is a journalist who lives in St. Ann’s, Trinidad. In 2019 she was named the Trinidad Express Individual of the Year and received an award from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Mounted and Canine Branch for her work with the nation's police dogs. In 2020, she received a Chaconia Gold Medal from the government of Trinidad and Tobago for spheres of humanitarian work in prisons and the police service canine section.

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