Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, yesterday introduced the public to the Queensland Police Service’s newest recruits, the R Litter of German Shepherd puppies.
The R Litter consists of nine puppies, two females – Rhode and Rhaja – and seven males – Raptor, RJ, Ruckus, Riddler, Raider, Rumble and Reggie.
The puppies, who were born on March 16, are destined to become general purpose dogs with the QPS, once they complete their operational training.
For now though, the pups will spend the next 12 to 18 months with their foster carers, learning vital socialisation skills.
Minister Ryan said the Dog Squad was one of the most active and essential frontline services of the Queensland Police Service.
“Each year, our general purpose dogs are responsible for the tracking and apprehension of offenders state-wide,” Minister Ryan said.
“Of equal importance, the detection dogs are responsible for keeping significant quantities of illicit