PD Stark is ready to patrol

We’re pleased to announce that PD Stark and handler PC Sam Brassington have completed their general purpose training and are now operationally licenced.

Stark is a German Shepherd Dutch Herder cross who enjoys tracking work. She’s the sister of PD Piper, who we featured earlier in the summer.

Since the pair passed their course in mid-July, 18-month-old Stark has completed two sets of night shifts and enjoyed every minute.

“She loves coming to work,” explains Sam, “She really switches on when we get into the car to head out.”

Sam trained as a handler after five years as an officer in the High Peak. He’s enjoying the challenge and it’s always been an ambition of his to work with police dogs.

“It’s that basic policing, which is so important, and our dogs play a key part in our work to help detect and prevent crime.”

The pair will be involved in tracking offenders, locating missing people and supporting other officers in their investigations.

“Stark has an amazing temperament. She’s focussed at work and shows such great promise. Then you get home, and she knows it’s time to rest. She loves being in the garden and sunbathing!”

As they head out to patrol across the county, we wish them all the very best for the future.