Hampshire police dog cars to carry more life-saving kit
More medical kit is being provided for the county's dog section
Police dog units across Hampshire will soon be provided with extra lifesaving equipment, to help in an emergency.
The county's Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has approved almost £49,000 of funding for the kit.
It'll mean every dog section vehicle will carry defibrillators, airway management equipment and kit to deal with catastrophic bleeds.
The unit's being given the equipment as they're often in rural areas or first on the scene to incidents.
Donna Jones, Police & Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, said:
“Dog Units can often be the first to respond to emergency situations so it is vital they have the equipment they need to deal with any trauma or medical situation they face.
“Ultimately, this kind of equipment will help officers save lives and I am really pleased to fund the purchase which will no doubt keep communities in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight safer.”
Richard Taylor, Sergeant for Thames Valley and Hampshire Police Joint Operations Dog Unit, said:
"The Joint Operations Unit Dog Section are extremely grateful to both Donna Jones and Matthew Barber for providing the funding to purchase this Advanced First Aid equipment.
“Our Dog Handlers are routinely first on scene at incidents involving serious trauma and medical episodes, and I am in no doubt that this new equipment will help save lives."