Quick Summary
The Greater Manchester Police dog unit confronts a gang of car thieves, while a drunken driver challenges PC Greaves and his Alsatian partner, Riley. Later, a man threatens to open fire on PC Rogers, escalating the tension for the officers on patrol.
About This Program ✦
No Margin for Error is a programme presented as an episode that follows the day‑to‑day work of police officers. It falls within the episode genre and offers a snapshot of law‑enforcement duties as they unfold in real time. In this instalment the Greater Manchester Police dog squad moves in on a gang of car thieves, using their trained canines to disrupt the thefts. Meanwhile, a drunken driver decides to challenge PC Greaves, confronting him together with his Alsatian companion, Riley. The tension escalates further when another individual threatens to open fire on PC Rogers, putting the officer in immediate danger. The episode strings these three incidents together to illustrate the varied pressures that officers can face on a single shift. It highlights the practical role of the dog squad in tackling vehicle crime, shows how a police constable may have to rely on a working dog during a volatile encounter, and underscores the ever‑present risk of violent threats against frontline staff. By focusing on these moments, the show paints a concise picture of the challenges inherent in policing, from organised theft to unpredictable confrontations on the road.
Send in the Dogs broadcasts on Sky Crime +1 at 9:00am, Monday, 9 February 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)
