Cleveland Police dog Harley retires after eight years of service
Police Dog Harley of Cleveland Police has retired after eight years of tracking criminals, finding missing people and supporting armed officers. His service included dangerous deployments, and his retirement marks the end of a career credited with helping protect handlers and the public.
The Belgian Malinois worked with PCs Liam Sewell and India Landers, attended hundreds of incidents and was trained as a Firearms Support Dog. On one pursuit he was hit by a car but continued chasing the suspect; he was also praised for finding missing people in difficult weather. Harley will retire to a home with plenty of land to run.
- Harley retires after eight years with Cleveland Police.
- He supported armed officers and helped find missing people.
- He will spend retirement in a home with room to run.
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Police forces across the UK rely on specially trained dogs to help with investigations and public safety. These animals are trained to track criminals, locate missing people and support armed officers during potentially dangerous situations. Police Dog Harley has spent the last eight years performing these duties for Cleveland Police.
Harley is a Belgian Malinois, a breed commonly used in police work because of their intelligence, agility and natural abilities. He worked closely with handlers PCs Liam Sewell and India Landers, attending hundreds of incidents during his career. His training included working as a Firearms Support Dog, a specialist role that involves assisting officers in armed operations.
Throughout his service, Harley was involved in several significant incidents. During one pursuit, he was struck by a car but continued chasing the suspect regardless. He was also noted for finding missing people in challenging weather conditions. His retirement comes after a career in which he supported his handlers and assisted in operations to protect the public.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Happy retirement, PD Harley! Police dog hangs up his collar after eight years ‘on the frontline catching criminals’”.