My name is Cst. Sandra Glendinning, and I have been a police officer with the Vancouver Police Department since 1995. Most of my police service has been on the front lines of policing, and I am currently assigned to the Dog Squad. It is through authoring this blog that I hope to share with others what it is like to be a police officer in Vancouver.
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Conversation is encouraged – please feel free to respond to posts, ask questions, and to engage in some friendly debate about topics that you may have a different opinion on.
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I found your site through officerresource.com and I really enjoyed reading your blog. Thanks for putting in the time and effort.
Your neighbor to the south
Matt
How do you become a Police Dog Trainer, not a handler?
The road to becoming a police dog trainer is a long one.
Having a love for dogs is only the beginning…There are courses, accreditations, and standards that have to be met. Our trainers are police officers who go through a rigorous selection process and have experience as police dog handlers. The entire process relies not just on the trainers ability to train dogs, but on their ability to work with the handlers as well.
Sandra!
How the hell are you??? I was surfing vancouver police blogs…actually trying to find any info on my old buddy Jordan Lennox! Came across your site. You must love working dog squad.
Take care
JW
Say hi to Jordan for me…give him my email address if you’re in touch with him. Hi also to Mark Bragonolo. I went to school with him, Matt Clarke and the infamous Kieron McConnell
Hey Sandra…here’s one of Sgt. Bob Cooper (rtd.) columns that you can find at primetimecrime.com. You can find more articles written by Bob in the Contributing Authors section 2008 or 2009. Enjoy
Afternoon Sandra ( from a warm sunny UK ).
Often visit the VPD site just to see what is going on. Spent an enjoyable time in Vancouver, some years ago, and shown around by Cst. Doug Knight ( whom I have not heard from for some time).Hope all goes well with the Lads & Lassies of VPD, especially my friends at the Stanley Park Stables. Still have a splendid framed display of VPD patches in my office.
By the way, how did the Canucks do ??, remember well the crowds in Robson, back in 2004.
Will keep reading “Behind the Blue Line”
Regards
Ian
Deputy Fleet & Services Manager
Wiltshire Constabulary, Police Headquarters, Devizes. UK.
Jason – you’re a blast from the past! I’ve forwarded off your e-mail address and sent a note myself.
Rich – I’ve taken a look at the website you mentioned. There are quite a few good articles in there.
Ian – the Stanley Park Stables is a hit with everyone who comes to visit, and I’m glad you were able to be shown around. We love it when our brothers and sisters from across the pond come out for the night. As for the Canucks? So far they are up 3 wins with the 4th game tonight. GO CANUCKS!
Hi Sandra
Thanks for your reply. Thought you would like to know, my office window looks over our HQ Dog Section Kennels and Office, many an idle hour spent watching the training !!!!.
Regards
Ian
Fleet Dept
Wiltshire Constabulary . UK.
I’ve been following your blog for quite a while now. I certainly enjoy your input, perspectives, and the humor that goes along with this great blog. Keep up the good work.
- Radek M. Gadek, MCJ
Criminal Justice Online
Hi there!
My name is Taylor I am a certified professional dog trainer but i still want to keep learning! I am interested in learning about border patrol dogs, and police dogs, and all types of service dogs. I was wondering if there is any type of shadowing job?
Thanks,
Tay