PC John Poole

Officer John Poole was one of the first dog handlers with North Yorkshire Police in England. He served with the military police. John was awarded a police commendation after he was involved in a chase which ended in him having to rescue a drowning man from the river and resuscitate him. John had been in York Hospital for about six months. He was first admitted with pneumonia, but died from vascular thrombosis of the lungs.

The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. does not represent any specific law enforcement agency, nor do we advocate any specific method of training. We have the expertise to assist any law enforcement agency in establishing a canine unit, canine policy, and canine unit procedures. We can provide assistance in handler and canine selection, and can assist your agency locate a credible training program.