Could you help to train police dogs?

Inspector Di Lewis said: “If you are the owner of an empty building you could help Sussex Police train our specialist search dogs and general purpose dogs by giving them a new and unfamiliar environment to search in.

“We’re looking for buildings that ideally have plenty of rooms, such as an old school or office block.

“Continuous training is crucial to keeping the skills of both the handler and dog at their best and the more variety of experience they gain the better.

“Police dogs are a huge asset to the Force and play a vitally important role in safeguarding Sussex. “Making use of empty buildings to train our dogs is a great use of local resources for a very worthy cause and can act as a deterrent to would-be vandals.”

If you think you might be able to help, please contact Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999 ext 45415.