A West Midlands Police officer and his faithful dog have been sent to Paris to help with security measures for the Olympic Games.
Police dog Minnie and his handler Sgt Chris Roberts carried out checks in the athletes’ village and sports venues ahead of the opening ceremony on Friday.
Police said Sgt Roberts and the seven-year-old English Springer Spaniel had a great bond and had worked together since Minnie qualified in 2018.
“Minnie is a superstar,” said Sgt Roberts. “She is our smallest operational police dog, but don’t let that fool you.”
He added: “She is a fantastic sniffer dog and has had some great successes over the years.
“It is an honor to work with her during the Olympic Games in Paris.”
Since graduating, Minnie has worked with Sgt Roberts on high-profile events including the 2019 NATO Summit and the Commonwealth Games.
“It is truly an honour to represent the force and the country in supporting the security operation,” said Sgt Roberts.
At the end of the search on Friday, all the dogs involved were invited to the British Embassy to visit with staff and the Ambassador, who expressed their thanks to all the handlers and the dogs for their dedication and commitment to representing the British Police.
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