A great post highlighting the graduation ceremony of the most dependable friends of Police Officers-the Police dogs. Samina
- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority put its best paws forward Friday, graduating a new class of police dogs at Grand Central Terminal in New York. Each dog received a collar, which includes the dog’s badge.
- The eight pooches have gone through an extensive 14 week training program and were taught how to detect explosives and work in crowded spaces.
- The new members of the K-9 force are being named after an officer or soldier who fell in the line of duty, including Glen (pictured above), who was named for Officer Glen Pettit who died in the line of duty. And “Buck” who is named after Gregory Buckley, a Marine who was killed in Afghanistan.
- Family members of officers who died in the line of duty, received a placard noting that a new dog in the unit had been named in the officer’s honor.
- “I’m very, very proud. Especially that they’re honoring my…
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Wow, Samina! I loved this! Glen is such a beautiful dog. Thank you so much for sharing this post.
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Thanks Jill and don’t forget to watch the video of the ceremony on the site. I simply love this. Take care and have a great weekend.
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I did watch the video, Samina…it was wonderful. Beautiful creatures, doing a beautiful thing….I love it!
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Thanks Jill.
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Love the photo love the dogs!!
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Thanks my friend, they are all so cute.
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Those beautiful and intelligent eyes reveal all! I have always wondered what is it that makes dogs so faithful to Man.
Shakti
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You are so right Shakti. These magnificent dogs are amazingly faithful to their handlers.
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Great pic, Glen looks soooooo cool with the crossed paws..:-)
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Yes he does, such a brave and beautiful dog I have never seen before. These police dogs are Fascinating creatures. Thanks for stopping by. Take care.
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Beautiful.
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Yes he is. Thanks.
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*applause*
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Thanks. Take care.
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Dogs are so awesome! I also felt the love the “handlers” have for the dogs in the pictures!
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Yes it is so true. They are so attached to their handlers and would give their lives for them. Their handlers are also so attached with them and love them like their own children. These are awesome dogs, pictures of perfection. Thanks for a nice comment. Take care.
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🙂 Thanks for sharing this!
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What a beautiful dog. He looks very bright! Great photo!
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Thanks, and he looks very bright no doubt. These police dogs are amazing dogs, well trained and faithful. Take care.
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that’s a handsome fellow or girl!
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I think it’s a fellow though I am not sure, but no doubt a beautiful and handsome fellow.
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I love german shepherds! they are so handsome, intelligent and gentle!
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Same here, I love German Shepherds for their great qualities.
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Bravo, Glen. Good job!
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