Kent Police Tactical Operations

Huge congratulations to PD Fallon, PD Delta, PD Boss & PD Lyra 🐾 After three weeks of demanding training, working through various operational scenarios and exercises, all four have successfully passed the Firearms Support Dog course and are now fully accredited @kent_police DC

Meet our new trainee police dogs Soo, Sid and Lottie 🐶🐶🐶 The trio were given special access to Bluewater this weekend to practice working in busy places*. Good luck to them as they continue their training. *Only guide dogs and police dogs allowed.

Our seven new trainee police dogs had a day out at Bluewater last week as part of their ongoing training. Well done to all of them! 🐶

Roads and neighbourhood policing officers have been out and about promoting the safety of bike and motorbike riders over the last two weeks #2wheeloperation Chief Inspector Craig West gives an update on their work...

Yesterday we had a member of the Dog Unit S/Constable Wood assisting at the Kennels with the exercise and care of police dogs. Our SCs on the Dog Unit support handlers by crewing directly with them operationally as well as supporting the Police Kennel Staff with peak demand -CF

Yesterday PD KIT alongside Handler PC Bowman and S/Sergeant Frost @KentSpecials deployed to Newington following reports of an RTC where a suspected drink driver had fled the scene. There was no hiding from PD KIT - 1 Male now in custody for drink driving and other offences -CF

@MPSBexley @WMPolice @MPSRTPC PD Boss says thanks for the shout! Good result. 🐕

Vehicle stolen from @WMPolice on 02/03. Tracker picked it up driving in #Welling on 27/03. @MPSRTPC South Traffic Units got behind the 🚗 and implemented a Box tactic to stop the vehicle. Thank you to PD Boss @KPTacOps🐕for your help! Driver arrested! #CommunityCrimeFighting

His handler, PC Southern said "He has been a pleasure to work with & has assisted me at many jobs that would not have finished successfully without him. It is now time for him to put his paws up, get lots of belly rubs & many carrots." Enjoy your retirement, PD Boris! #OffDuty DC

PD Boris is due to retire this week after a successful career with Kent Police. Just a few weeks ago, his handler had a pursuit with a vehicle in #Iwade. The driver tried to run, but PD Boris showed he's still got it & he detained the male who was arrested for several offences.

PD Boris joined the Unit as a puppy almost 6 years ago and has assisted with apprehending numerous suspects, locating vulnerable people, and sniffing out vital evidence/property items. He has proved himself to be a valuable asset who will be greatly missed. Maybe not by everyone!

Meet Lisa & Celia 🚔 "The women I work with are a constant source of inspiration. As a team we support each other, share knowledge, and break down barriers together." - Celia Thank you to the dedicated staff who work behind the scenes to help keep the public safe. #IWD2025

T/Supt Elena Hall 🐕 Role: Oversees Dog Unit, Search & Marine, Roads Policing, Proactive Teams and Strategic Planning "I work with incredible women who inspire me. Today we celebrate amazing women and the men who support us. Together we can achieve gender equality." #IWD2025

(2/2) PD Eggsy, a 4-year-old spaniel, is trained to find forensic evidence and locate victims on land and in water. "Being a dog handler can be very difficult, but it is by far best role I have worked in Kent Police, permanently being crewed with your two best friends." #IWD2025

Meet some of the inspiring females on our team🐕 Jess is a dog handler working with two amazing dogs, PD Wilma (6) & PD Eggsy (4). PD Wilma, a German shepherd, is trained to track, chase, detain suspects, & find discarded property. They've been a team since 2020. #IWD2025 (1/2)

PD Boss & his handler had a pursuit with a stolen Landrover last night in @KentPoliceMed. The driver thought he could beat PD Boss in a foot race and ran, but failed miserably. 🏃‍♂️🐕 The driver has been arrested for several offences & and remains in custody. CAD 18-1449 refers. DC

PD Biggy successfully detained a male this morning who was found hiding up a tree. The male is suspected to be linked to a motorbike theft in the #Snodland area and ran away from officers. He has been arrested for several offences with 2 stolen bikes recovered. 31-0089 refers. DC

PD Bear deployed to #Appledore last night to assist with a search for a male who ran off following multiple assaults and threats. After extensive area search lasting over 45 minutes, PD Bear located the suspect hiding in undergrowth and was safely arrested. CAD 24-1462 refers. DC

PD Bo and handler deployed to assist locating a male in mental health crisis in #Canterbury. A fantastic track through an open woodland led officers to the male who was thankfully unharmed. A great result with the male now receiving the support he needs. CAD 05-0257 refers. DC