Written Question·Home Office·UIN 16197

Police: Retirement

Tabled: 6 July 2026

Answered: 13 July 2026

Named Day

Question

Sarah Hall

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of support available for retired police dogs and their handlers following retirement from service.

Answer

Sarah Jones

Police support animals play an important role in crime detection, prevention, and public safety. The government values the bravery and skill of police dogs and their handlers, recognising the strong bond formed through their work.Police forces are respons...

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