The Bengaluru Police came with an outstanding idea to put the stray dogs to some better use rather than leaving them to loiter around the streets and barking at random strangers and running vehicles.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP South) Rohini Katoch Sepat, came up with an idea of training the strays to be able to use them as equivalent to sniffer dogs and dogs that can help police in their daily important duties.

The police department was ordered to feed the dogs and their health being monitored as they potentially train them gradually as a part of ‘first-ever’ initiative in the world.

Although the strays won’t take over the roles of the canines in the dog squads, they will guard police stations and accompany police patrols on night rounds.

The South Division has 17 police stations, and Rohini has asked all the police officials to start taking care of the stray dogs and train them.

DCP Rohini said: “There are at least about 50-60 dogs in total who are mostly outside the police stations wandering around.

"Many residents come and feed them and take care of them. Now, we want to do our bit by doing the same.

“Stray dogs are of low-maintenance and it can easily take care of them, unlike the exotic high breed.

"Some of the dogs we train will even be chosen for the dog squad teams.”

Apart from this, the DCP has also asked the officials to ensure that the dogs are vaccinated on schedule.

They have recruited two veterinary doctors who are carrying out the vaccination process.

Some animal rescuers are also visiting the stations and taking care of the dogs, adding that the dogs are fed and sheltered by the police themselves.

Shivakumar P, Kumarswamy Layout Police Inspector, said: “We have made kennels for them.

"Training is also being given to them to behave with the public when they visit police stations.

"After a while, they will be trained by the dog squad teams to identify offenders."

The Bengaluru Police came with an outstanding idea to put the stray dogs to some better use rather than leaving them to loiter around the streets and barking at random strangers and running vehicles.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police ( DCP South) Rohini Katoch Sepat, came up with an idea of training the strays to be able to use them as equivalent to sniffer dogs and dogs of higher breed that can help police in their daily important duties.
The police department was ordered to feed the dogs and their health being monitored as they potentially train them gradually as a part of ‘First Ever’ initiative in the world.
Although the strays won’t take over the roles of the canines in the dog squads, but will guard police stations and accompany police patrols on night rounds.
The South Division has 17 police stations, and Rohini has asked all the police officials to start taking care of the stray dogs and train them.
DCP Rohini said: “There are at least about 50-60 dogs in total who are mostly outside the police stations wandering around. Many residents come and feed them and take care of them. Now, we want to do our bit by doing the same.”
“Stray dogs are of low-maintenance and it can easily take care of them unlike the exotic high breed. Some of the dogs we train will even be chosen for the dog squad teams.”
Apart from this the DCP has also asked the officials to ensure that the dogs are vaccinated on schedule. They have roped in two veterinary doctors who are carrying out the vaccination process. Some animal rescuers are also visiting the stations and taking care of the dogs, adding that the dogs are fed and sheltered by the police themselves. Shivakumar P, Kumarswamy Layout Police Inspector, said, “We have made kennels for them. Training is also being given to them to behave with the public when they visit police stations. After a while they will be trained by the dog squad teams to identify offenders. When the public sees that police are taking care of stray dogs.”