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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New sniffer dogs reinforce the fight against trafficking in Ipatinga and region

The 14th Military Police Battalion introduced three new sniffer dogs in Ipatinga to help combat drug trafficking and crime in the region.

Mar 2 • 20:05 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Police change dog handlers' cars following criticism of cages

The Swedish police have modified their dog handler vehicles after discovering that the cages in which dogs were transported were causing stress and hindering their performance.

Mar 2 • 08:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman arrested for mistreatment after leaving dogs infested with ticks and applying poison to the animals

A 25-year-old woman was arrested in Bauru, Brazil, for animal mistreatment after authorities discovered dogs infested with ticks and evidence of poisoning.

Feb 27 • 14:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police investigates the death of man who allegedly was attacked by dogs after fleeing a hospital in Sumaré

The Civil Police in Brazil is investigating the death of a 49-year-old man who reportedly was attacked by dogs after escaping from a hospital in Sumaré on February 15.

Feb 27 • 13:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman arrested for keeping 22 dogs in abusive conditions in Uberlândia

A woman in Uberlândia was arrested for keeping 22 dogs in abusive conditions, demonstrating severe neglect and mistreatment of the animals.

Feb 26 • 17:57 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

RCMP puppies need names, Canadian children invited to submit suggestions

Canadian children are invited to participate in naming a litter of German Shepherd puppies that will be trained as police dogs for the RCMP.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested for assaulting pit bull and mixed breed dog on the beach in SP; he claims 'training'

A man was arrested in Praia Grande, Brazil, for assaulting two dogs, claiming he was training them by hitting and throwing them.

Feb 25 • 15:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

How Italy Tamed the Madness of Its Stands in the 1970s?

In the mid-1970s, Italian authorities implemented the unprecedented use of police dogs in stadiums to combat rising violence during football matches.

Feb 24 • 18:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog found buried alive prompts operation in Joinville

A pregnant dog was discovered buried alive in a condominium in Joinville, Brazil, leading to a police operation to investigate the incident.

Feb 24 • 12:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Dog owner calls for EXCAVATION at squalid rescue centre where dozens of pets cruelly died

A dog owner is urging police to excavate a rescue centre where 41 dogs and one cat reportedly starved to death, fearing his own pet is among the deceased.

Feb 22 • 13:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in flagrant for tying up and malnourishing dogs in Anastácio

A 35-year-old man was arrested for animal cruelty in Anastácio, Brazil, after police found dogs tied up and malnourished at his home.

Feb 20 • 19:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Owner of pit bull that attacked other dogs in Bom Pastor, Juiz de Fora, will face charges for negligence

The owner of a pit bull that attacked other dogs in Juiz de Fora is being charged with negligence following a police investigation into a series of dog attacks.

Feb 19 • 21:09 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Police operation in Elinelund, Malmö

A police operation is taking place in Elinelund, Malmö, with officers cordoning off an area and using dogs to search a vehicle as part of an ongoing investigation.

Feb 19 • 11:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police officer who died in a vehicle rollover in Paraná was transporting police dogs; animals survived

A police officer in Paraná died in a vehicle rollover while transporting police dogs that survived the incident.

Feb 18 • 16:43 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Police Department publishes photo of an officer and social media 'explodes' over his beauty: "I have committed a crime"

A photo of Officer Parks from the Burbank Police Department went viral on social media, drawing attention for his looks while he was interacting with pet dogs during a service call.

Feb 18 • 16:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dog finds base paste in car and man is arrested for drug trafficking in Boa Vista

A 30-year-old man was arrested for drug trafficking after police dogs discovered drugs in his car in Boa Vista.

Feb 18 • 14:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New dog rules from March 2026 mean unlimited fines and a year in prison

New regulations coming into effect in March 2026 will impose unlimited fines and a potential year in prison for dog owners who violate the rules, alongside expanded police powers to seize dogs.

Feb 18 • 08:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police investigates the disappearance of community dogs living in a company parking lot in Paraná

Brazilian police are investigating the disappearance of three community dogs from a parking lot of an e-commerce company, Mercado Livre, in Paraná.

Feb 16 • 20:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Barbed Wire and Police with Dogs. Jeriová Recalls the Olympics in the United States

Czech skier Kveta Peckova-Jeriová reflects on her experiences at the Winter Olympics, including her memories of competing in Lake Placid in 1980.

Feb 16 • 09:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Police advice after 'always barking' noisy dogs next door complaint

The police offer guidance on how to address complaints about noisy barking dogs next door, suggesting initial direct communication with neighbors.

Feb 13 • 12:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí selects institutions to shelter dogs and cats rescued from mistreatment; see how to participate

Piauí is opening registrations for institutions to propose sheltering dogs and cats rescued from mistreatment during police operations.

Feb 13 • 12:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Alleged kidnapping near Essex primary school as armed police and dogs swoop in

Armed police responded to an alleged kidnapping incident near a primary school in Benfleet, Essex, resulting in the arrest of two individuals.

Feb 13 • 09:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested suspected of keeping dogs in abusive conditions in Avaré

A 56-year-old man was arrested in Avaré, SP, for allegedly keeping dogs in abusive conditions, facing severe neglect and unsanitary living conditions.

Feb 12 • 20:26 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Colombian Police Help Dog During Birth of 8 Puppies on the Street | VIDEO

Police in Bucaramanga, Colombia, assisted a stray dog giving birth in a park, resulting in eight puppies being born successfully.

Feb 12 • 14:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

World Cup 2026: Police to use ROBOT dogs to protect fans during tournament

Mexican authorities are introducing robot dogs to enhance security for fans at the 2026 World Cup.

Feb 10 • 17:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Mexico uses 'robot dogs' to fight crime during the World Cup

Mexico is deploying robotic dogs to assist police in crime-fighting efforts during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Feb 10 • 09:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 World Cup: Robot Dogs Deployed to Assist Mexican Police

Robot dogs are set to assist Mexican police during the 2026 World Cup in Guadalupe, Mexico.

Feb 10 • 08:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Robot dogs to help Mexican police at 2026 World Cup

Mexican authorities are deploying robot dogs to assist police in ensuring security during the 2026 World Cup.

Feb 10 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

5-year-old girl and grandmother rescued by police after dog attack in MT; animal was shot

A 5-year-old girl and her grandmother were rescued by police in Cáceres, Brazil, after being attacked by two dogs, one of which was shot dead by the officers after it resumed aggression.

Feb 8 • 14:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Today on TV: a two-and-a-half-star movie – only Russell Crowe saves it

The article reviews a lackluster film featuring Russell Crowe as a retired police officer tackling Alzheimer’s while trying to solve a decades-old murder case.

Feb 7 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Araceli Case: police use sniffer dogs to try to find Dante Michelini's head

The Civil Police resumed searches to locate the head of 76-year-old Dante de Brito Michelini, who was found dead, decapitated, and burned in a site in Meaípe, Guarapari, with the help of sniffer dogs.

Feb 6 • 16:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Tragic update in search for missing man, 44, whose dogs were found by river

Police have provided a tragic update in the search for Bryan Seager, a 44-year-old man missing since January 12, whose dogs were found abandoned by the River Clyde in Glasgow.

Feb 5 • 12:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple arrested on suspicion of mistreatment pretended to be animal protectors and solicited donations online, says police

A couple in Araçoiaba da Serra, SP, was arrested for animal mistreatment while posing as animal protectors and soliciting donations on social media, leading to the rescue of over 90 dogs and cats from their home.

Feb 5 • 10:13 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

"Suspicious" guys at the gas station: a call to the Lazdijai police ends with an unexpected twist

Lazdijai police received a report about two 'suspicious' individuals at a gas station, which turned out to be friendly runaway large breed dogs.

Feb 5 • 09:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Daily summary of JN: Toffoli and Moraes comment on the judges' code of conduct; investigations into dogs Orelha and Caramelo are completed

Supreme Court ministers discussed ethical conduct with Toffoli advocating judicial self-restraint and Moraes condemning the demonization of judges' lectures, while police investigations related to organized crime and missing children continue in various states.

Feb 5 • 00:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Daily summary from JN: Toffoli and Moraes comment on judges' code of conduct; investigations into dogs Orelha and Caramelo are concluded

Supreme Court ministers Toffoli and Moraes spoke on ethical conduct among judges, with Toffoli advocating for self-restraint and Moraes criticizing the demonization of judges' lectures, while various police investigations and missing persons cases are ongoing.

Feb 5 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Girl, 10, suffers life-changing injuries in horror dog attack as two arrested

A 10-year-old girl in Bolton sustained serious injuries from a dog attack, leading to the arrest of two individuals on suspicion of possessing a dangerous dog.

Feb 4 • 21:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police investigates poisoning suspected after death of at least 10 dogs and cats in RS

The Civil Police is investigating the deaths of at least ten animals in Selbach, RS, where seven dogs and three cats were found dead, prompting outrage among residents.

Feb 4 • 17:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

The Bačovi from Ľubietová had six shepherd dogs stolen, sees activists behind it

Peter and Dušan Majerov, who own a sheep farm in Ľubietová, reported the theft of six valuable trained shepherd dogs, leading police to reclassify the investigation from a misdemeanor to a felony.

Feb 4 • 16:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police investigate the death of six dogs in RS; five may have been thrown from a bridge

In Santa Clara do Sul, authorities are investigating the deaths of six dogs, with reports indicating five may have been thrown from a bridge and another shot.

Feb 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police concludes inquiry into the death of dog Orelha and requests the internment of a teenager

The Civil Police of Santa Catarina has concluded an inquiry regarding the death of the community dog Orelha and the mistreatment of another dog, Caramelo, and has requested the internment of a teenager as the alleged perpetrator.

Feb 4 • 00:39 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Fears grow for vulnerable 70yo woman missing south of Brisbane

Police are intensifying efforts to locate 70-year-old Dawn Wells, who went missing on December 9 in Logan, with a major search operation involving dogs, SES crews, and divers.

Feb 4 • 00:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: woman is assaulted and threatened after fight between dogs during walk in Bahia

A woman was assaulted and threatened during a dispute caused by a dog fight while walking in Santo Antônio de Jesus, Bahia, on Sunday.

Feb 3 • 16:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police officer arrested suspected of running over and killing dogs with patrol car in Manaus

A military police officer, Cássio Rodrigo Dias Pinto, has been arrested in Manaus after being accused of running over and killing dogs with his patrol car in the southern zone of the city.

Feb 3 • 16:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

5-month-old German shepherd starts service in Klaipėda: meet him

A 5-month-old German shepherd begins training with the Klaipėda police to assist in various tasks including tracking, missing persons, and drug searches.

Feb 3 • 12:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

PMs are removed under suspicion of running over and killing two dogs in Manaus

A military police vehicle reportedly ran over and killed two dogs lying on the road in Manaus, with witnesses stating that the officers did not stop after the incident.

Feb 2 • 20:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Search continues for 70-year-old in Heraklion

The search for a 70-year-old man in Heraklion involves police, fire services, drones, specially trained dogs, and volunteers.

Jan 16 • 17:03 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Serbia illegally tested sound cannons on dogs with Putin's secret police

Serbia allowed agents from Putin's secret police to experiment with sound cannons on dogs, as revealed in government documents reviewed by POLITICO, conducted just weeks after anti-government protests were halted in Belgrade.

Jan 15 • 05:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mum and stepdad 'abandon daughter, 14, in home filled with dog faeces and urine'

A 14-year-old girl was reportedly abandoned in a filthy home with seven dogs by her mother and stepfather, leading to their arrest after concerned store employees alerted police.

Jan 11 • 12:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Vile driver 'drags helpless dogs behind car' in front of horrified crowd

A driver horrified onlookers by dragging two dogs behind his car, prompting bystanders to alert the police.

Jan 7 • 10:20 UTC

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