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Police dog credited with unprecedented six arrests in one night

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17/10/2009 1:55 PM | Comments: 18

Const. Scott Taylor and police dog Judge

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Const. Scott Taylor and police dog Judge (WINNIPEG POLICE SERVICE)

WINNIPEG - It was a once-in-a-career night for a member of the Winnipeg police force — six arrests in four separate incidents during one overnight shift.

In this case, it was the type of night that members of the Winnipeg Police Service canine unit only dream of, Const. Jason Michalyshen said Saturday.

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Shortly before midnight on Sept. 26, Const. Scott Taylor and police dog Judge, who have worked together since 2004, tracked down and arrested two suspects in a strong-arm robbery in the North End, and recovered the victim’s property.

In the canine unit, "On average, there may be three, four, five arrests per month," Michalyshen said.

But Taylor and Judge were just getting started.

The pair then tracked down a suspect in a domestic assault.

Later that night, suspects abandoned a stolen vehicle in The Maples and fled on foot, only to be collared by Tayor and Judge.

Finally, at 6 a.m. on Sept. 27, a man suspected of beating up another man who suffered serious injuries. The suspect took off, but Judge and Taylor found him in a nearby yard and made the arrest.

Michalyshen said that the canine unit has 15 dogs and 10 handlers, who are usually involved in calls during their shifts. But to make six arrests from four separate incidents is "outstanding" work, and Taylor and Judge are unlikely to see that much successful action again in their careers.

"(Taylor’s) words were, 'this was a dream night for him,'" said Michalyshen. "It was outstanding work by Const. Taylor and Judge."

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Who ever coined the pharse " If you run, you'll only go to jail with teeth marks" must have been thinking about Judge.

Great work by both Judge and Const. Taylor. Maybe the criminal element will finally get the message You see the Dog you're going down...

Good to hear a K-9 getting Kudo's for a change. Not often enough do we hear how good of a job those dogs are doing. You always hear how good of a job the human officers are doing. Well these dogs are officers as well, and they risk thier lives just the same, if not MORE.
Good job Judge! And Kudo's to the handler as well.

MyEyeIsOnYou - they have them, and they're designed locally. This is just a promo picture.

Thank you so very much for working to keep our streets safe. Fantastic work!

Get that K-9 a protective vest!!!

Great work by everyone.

I hope that Judge got a treat.

It's a dog's dream to have a job. For all those with dogs tied up in back yards, or sleeping on the couch for countless hours a day- take note at the potential of dogs. Give them something to do!
Kudos to the K9 unit!

That dog's more useful then half our police force. j/k.

That policeman should be sharing half his salary with the dog though, if the dog doesn't get his own paycheque at the end of the month.

TupperwareMaggi: I understand what you meant by calling this a feel good story however...
I think a real feel good story would be something about the Winnipeg Police bored to tears as there is nothing bad happening anywhere in the city.

That would be a feel good story.

Judge is really sinking his teeth into his job.

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