police dog

noun

1
: a dog trained to assist police (as in drug detection)
2

Examples of police dog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Connecticut State Police late Saturday said the force was mourning the death of police dog Elmer, the second passing of a K-9 announced this week. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2024 The state troopers then used a police dog to locate Thompson, who was arrested 30 minutes later, per the Associated Press. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024 Officers later located a car on the highway that was used by five suspects who fled on foot and were soon arrested, including one of them who was tracked down by a police dog. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024 One 2020 study featured on the company’s website found that Tasers resulted in fewer injuries than other forms of force including police dogs, batons and physical confrontations. Lyndsay Winkley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for police dog 

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Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of police dog was in 1836

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“Police dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20dog. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

police dog

noun
1
: a dog trained to help police (as in drug detection)
2

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