After implementing the deployment of Police Dogs in all districts and regions over the past five months, the police have achieved remarkable success nationwide, says spokesperson Fred Enanga.
Enange in a statement released Tuesday evening lauded the Commandant Canine Unit, dog handlers, training team, and breeding team in Nagalama for what he described as unwavering dedication and hard work.
“Together, they have demonstrated the invaluable role that Police dogs play in law enforcement, ranging from general-purpose Police dogs to specialized canines trained in cash detection, explosives detection, narcotics detection, and more,” Enanga says.
Enanga who also ruged the public to always preserve the scenes of crime, highlighted that services provided by the Police Dogs are entirely free.
The police spokesperson said that during the period of January to May 2023, the Police recorded a total of 8,563 tracking cases, resulting in the arrest of 6,843 individuals.
“Among those apprehended, there were 5,686 males, 717 females, 352 male juveniles, and 88 female juveniles. Additionally, we recovered 2,883 exhibits, and a total of 2,463 suspects were presented in court over the past five months,” said Enanga.
“About the Narcotics and Explosive Detective Dogs (EDD), we received 45 calls for a response on abandoned items and suspicious objects at the aviation police in Entebbe. Moreover, we received 67 calls for sweeping suspicious flights and 1,054 responses on suspicious cargo during the same five-month period. At Aviation Police headquarters, we conducted 36 canine sweeps, while Nsambya Headquarters received 181 requests for assistance,” he added.
