In a surprising turn of events at the Police Training School in Kabalye, a recruit found himself in hot water after a sniffer dog uncovered the whereabouts of missing Shs1.3 million hidden in his jacket.
The suspect, identified as Probation Police Constable Ocaya, faced the music when the missing funds prompted the introduction of a sniffer dog to sniff out the perpetrator responsible for the theft.
As the dog led detectives behind the dormitory, the stolen money was unearthed concealed within Ocaya’s black jacket, stashed away in a bucket—a discovery that halted a potential criminal in the making within the law enforcement ranks.
Counting the Clues: Scenes of crime officer to the rescue
The scenes of the crime officer meticulously recounting the recovered money in the presence of instructors and witnesses, shedding light on the swift resolution of the financial misplacement.
A formal case has been lodged under SD/Ref: 02/16/09/2024 at the Kabalye Police Training School quarter guard post, marking an official record of the incident for further investigation and resolution.
Highlighting the invaluable contribution of police dogs in the realm of law enforcement, recent statistics revealed that sniffer dogs played a pivotal role in the apprehension of 4,289 suspected criminals within a mere three-month period.
The Canine unit stands as a specialized division of the Police Force, offering crucial support to various departments and units in the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes through the deployment of specially trained service dogs adept at assisting their human counterparts in a myriad of tasks.
