Royal Navy Police Officer John Hewitt has received a Provost Marshal (Navy) commendation for bravery in the face of real adversity during an incident in Plymouth involving a violent male who was drowning. John, a Leading Regulator based at RN Police HQ (Western) HM Naval Base, Devonport, was working with Devon & Cornwall Police in the early evening when he received a … [Read more...]
MoD Police Dogs show off their skills to students
Ministry of Defence Police dogs at Plymouth Naval Base have demonstrated their skills to students. The Plymouth University Public Service Degree students were hosted by the dog section at HM Naval Base, Devonport, as part of their final year studies. The highly trained animals and their handlers showed off their explosives- tracking skills and how to help apprehend a suspect … [Read more...]
PC Hannah Kinchenton and new sniffer dog Denver
The Ministry of Defence police dog force at Plymouth Naval Base has been bolstered by the addition of its first sniffer recruit. PC Hannah Kinchenton, based in HM Naval Base, Devonport, has completed training with her newly-qualified search dog Denver. She said: “My training was very enjoyable. Denver worked really well throughout the course, we carried out training at a … [Read more...]
PC Simon Hill and Jura scoop top award
A Ministry of Defence Police dog and his handler have scooped a top award at their first attempt. Jura the 3-year-old Belgian Shepard and his handler MOD Police Constable Simon Hill competed at the British Police and Services Canine Association Dog Trials at Newbold Revel, Rugby. Jura and Simon won the title of Service Dog of the year and came third in the criminal work … [Read more...]