Send in the Dogs

The episode follows the Greater Manchester Police dog squad as it moves in on a group of car thieves, using the team’s trained canines to track and corner the offenders. The unit’s coordinated effort highlights the practical role of police dogs in high‑risk theft investigations, with the squad working to bring the culprits to justice. Later, a drunken driver decides to confront PC Greaves and his Alsatian partner Riley, turning a routine stop into a dangerous showdown. In a separate incident, a man threatens to open fire on PC Rogers, forcing officers to respond to an escalating threat. Both confrontations underscore the unpredictable hazards police officers face on duty.

PC Dave Smith, together with his Belgian shepherd Kelly, rushes to the scene of a burglary at a pet‑food store, keen to secure the premises and catch any suspects. Dave and Kelly arrive within minutes, scanning the aisles for clues while staying alert for hidden dangers. At the same time, PC Adele Gibson heads out for a pre‑dawn drugs raid, taking her loyal dog Diesel along to assist with the operation. Adele and Diesel coordinate their approach, checking each doorway as the first light breaks. Both officers rely on their canine partners as they tackle the separate incidents, each aiming to restore safety in their respective areas.

PC Dave Smith, together with his Belgian shepherd Kelly, rushes to the scene of a burglary at a pet‑food store, keen to secure the premises and catch any suspects. Dave and Kelly arrive within minutes, scanning the aisles for clues while staying alert for hidden dangers. At the same time, PC Adele Gibson heads out for a pre‑dawn drugs raid, taking her loyal dog Diesel along to assist with the operation. Adele and Diesel coordinate their approach, checking each doorway as the first light breaks. Both officers rely on their canine partners as they tackle the separate incidents, each aiming to restore safety in their respective areas.

In this instalment, Sergeant Midgley, who’s spent a full twenty‑four years on the beat, throws himself into the challenge of becoming a qualified police dog handler. As he tackles the training and examinations required for the role, the Greater Manchester Police dog squad shares a vivid recollection of one of their more demanding operations – the task of handling the surge of football fans that descended on the city for the 2008 UEFA Cup Final. Their memories highlight the pressure and coordination needed to keep order during that high‑profile event, while Midgley works to add a new skill to his long‑standing policing career.

In this instalment, Sergeant Midgley, who’s spent a full twenty‑four years on the beat, throws himself into the challenge of becoming a qualified police dog handler. As he tackles the training and examinations required for the role, the Greater Manchester Police dog squad shares a vivid recollection of one of their more demanding operations – the task of handling the surge of football fans that descended on the city for the 2008 UEFA Cup Final. Their memories highlight the pressure and coordination needed to keep order during that high‑profile event, while Midgley works to add a new skill to his long‑standing policing career.

In this instalment of the series 'In the Firing Line', the focus centres on Brodie, an Alsatian who's tasked with chasing down a gang responsible for a spate of car‑vandalism. His relentless pursuit takes him through city streets and parking areas as he's trying to bring the offenders to justice. Simultaneously, the Metropolitan Police dog unit puts two of Britain's most distinguished police spaniels through a demanding series of trials, designed to gauge their tracking skills, obedience and overall effectiveness in a law‑enforcement context. Throughout the episode, the commentary's delivered by Ken Stott, whose narration links the canine investigations and provides viewers with clear insight into each operation.

In this instalment of the series 'In the Firing Line', the focus centres on Brodie, an Alsatian who's tasked with chasing down a gang responsible for a spate of car‑vandalism. His relentless pursuit takes him through city streets and parking areas as he's trying to bring the offenders to justice. Simultaneously, the Metropolitan Police dog unit puts two of Britain's most distinguished police spaniels through a demanding series of trials, designed to gauge their tracking skills, obedience and overall effectiveness in a law‑enforcement context. Throughout the episode, the commentary's delivered by Ken Stott, whose narration links the canine investigations and provides viewers with clear insight into each operation.

In this episode of “On the Right Track”, PC Greaves partners with Riley to locate a driver who, after spotting the flashing blue lights of a police vehicle, became frightened and fled the scene. Meanwhile, PC Whitaker works alongside his canine companion Roscoe to confront an individual who is brandishing a knife, requiring them to intervene. Both pairs are tasked with pursuing the respective suspects, dealing with the panic‑induced flight of the motorist and the dangerous armed threat posed by the knife‑wielding man. The officers must use their training and teamwork to bring each situation under control. Both investigations occur within the same shift, highlighting the varied incidents officers may encounter.

In this episode of “On the Right Track”, PC Greaves partners with Riley to locate a driver who, after spotting the flashing blue lights of a police vehicle, became frightened and fled the scene. Meanwhile, PC Whitaker works alongside his canine companion Roscoe to confront an individual who is brandishing a knife, requiring them to intervene. Both pairs are tasked with pursuing the respective suspects, dealing with the panic‑induced flight of the motorist and the dangerous armed threat posed by the knife‑wielding man. The officers must use their training and teamwork to bring each situation under control. Both investigations occur within the same shift, highlighting the varied incidents officers may encounter.