Memorial wall unveiled for former police dogs

The memorial wall pays tribute to dogs that previously worked for West Mercia Police

A memorial wall has been unveiled in memory of former police dogs that worked for West Mercia Police.

The wall - with more than 50 blue plaques - was unveiled by West Mercia Retired Police Dogs Welfare Fund (PDWF), on Sunday.

All the plaques - on show at force headquarters - were paid for by the dogs' handlers or owners, the fund said.

Three retired police dogs - TPD Koda, RPD Stevie, and RPD Chase - were in attendance at the unveiling.

TPD Koda was one of three retired dogs at the unveiling

The PDWF was set up in 2014 to benefit retired West Mercia dogs that worked for the force.

Anyone with a retired police dog that has since died, and would like to purchase a plaque on the wall, should email Jill Byrne at West Mercia Police.

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