K-9 Police Officer: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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A police dog's nose can be much better than ours at finding smells, so it can follow a scent trail across a park.
Through history
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Long ago
People have worked with dogs to find things for a very long time. Dogs helped families and helpers find lost people long before today.
Tools of the trade
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Harness
A harness is a soft vest that goes around the dog's chest. It helps the officer guide the dog safely while they walk and search together.
A day in the job
- Morning practiceThe officer and dog start the day by practicing. They play hide-and-seek games so the dog stays ready to find things.
Words to know
- Scent
- A scent is the smell that people and things leave behind. A police dog follows a scent to find where someone has walked.
Quiz time
A police dog's nose is only useful for smelling food.
A K-9 police officer and their dog work together as a team.