Meet the furry new police recruits

News imageHants & TVP Police Dog Section A black labrador puppy looks at the camera, it is wearing a purple collar with a black buckleHants & TVP Police Dog Section
News imageHants & TVP Police Dog Section A golden labrador puppy is curled up on it's side asleep, while a black labrador puppy rests ontop of them, looking at the camera. They are both on a dark green bed.Hants & TVP Police Dog Section

Hampshire and Isle of Wight and Thames Valley Dogs Section has introduced its latest recruits on social media
The seven labrador puppies had a photoshoot to announce their arrival to the unit.

These seven labrador puppies are the latest addition to the Hampshire and Thames Valley police forces.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight and Thames Valley dogs section have introduced their latest recruits on social media.

The force said the puppies in the litter were called Bracey, Kreff, Merlot, Coops, Jana, Cookie, and Lacey.

The names have been chosen to honour retired dog handlers and their progress will be shared online as they go from puppies to police dogs.

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