Uniformed Public Services students got to see first-hand the skills and resources needed for a career in policing.
PC Dave Lees and PC Owen Lynch from Lancashire Police visited campus with police dogs Bane and Max from the Lancashire Police Dog Unit.
During the visit, the officers demonstrated the role of a police dog handler and showed the skills these remarkable dogs use during real high-stakes operations.
Watching Bane and Max in action, they saw how these incredible animals track anything from a person to a small tooth in a field and apprehend suspects of any size.
We believe experiences like this are essential in preparing students for their next steps. Uniformed Public Services Tutor, Steve Garstang said:
“It was a brilliant experience for our students, and we had over 100 learners attend the demonstration. Seeing the police dogs working up close gave them a real insight into how they are used operationally, including tracking, searching and suspect apprehension.
“Opportunities like this really bring the course to life and allow students to learn directly from serving police officers and see how what we teach in the classroom is applied in the real world.”
A massive thank you to PC Dave Lees, PC Owen Lynch and Lancashire Police for making this visit happen and of course, a special mention to Bane and Max.
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