Cops have issued a heartfelt tribute after an “incredible” police dog sadly died.
Colleagues of PD Fred have paid their respects to the search dog who had a glistening career on the force.
The English Springer Spaniel worked at both the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and the 2022 Commonwealth games in Birmingham.
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The decorated mutt also had the privilege of searching Westminster Abbey on the evening of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
He served as a search dog for the Avon and Somerset Police force, as reported by Need To Know.
During his long career, PD Fred and his handler Sergeant Dalrymple helped raise money for the WAGs charity that aids police dogs.
The duo abseiled down the Comms tower at Headquarters alongside TV presenter Alex Lovell.
They also completed the three peaks challenged to raise money for charity.
On Tuesday (Mar 26) the force made the sad announcement of the canine’s passing.
Avon and Somerset Police stated: “With a heavy heart, we are announcing the passing of PD Fred.
“An incredible explosive search dog, Fred got to experience many different events throughout his long career.
“He was deployed to Northern Ireland, served at both the Commonwealth and Olympic Games, and had the honour of searching Westminster Abbey on the evening of Her Majesty’s funeral.
“Along with his handler, Sergeant Dalrymple, they were constant supporters of the WAGs charity that aid police dogs across Avon and Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
“Together they raised money for the charity by completing the Three Peaks, including Ben Nevis, as well as abseiling our Comms tower at Headquarters with TV presenter Alex Lovell.
“We will remember Fred for his dedicated service to our communities, but also the loyal companionship to his family.
“Rest in peace, ‘The Colonel’.”
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