page_title: Dogs in warfare
section_title: Law enforcement
hierarchical_section_title: Dogs in warfare / Roles / Modern uses / Law enforcement
caption_attribution_description: English: A en:Military Working Dog practices searching bags in front of a en:HMX-1 utility en:CH-46.
context_page_description: Dogs in warfare have a very long history starting in ancient times. From being trained in combat, to their use as scouts, sentries and trackers, their uses have been varied and some continue to exist in modern military usage.
context_section_description: As a partner in everyday military police work, dogs have proven versatile and loyal officers. Police dogs can chase suspects, track them if they are hidden, and guard them when they are caught. They are trained to respond viciously if their handler is attacked, and otherwise not to react at all unless they are commanded to do so by their handler. Many police dogs are also trained in detection as well.
caption: A dog inspects baggage for loading aboard a HMX-1 aircraft.
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