
Police Dogs of Trinidad and Tobago
A 70-Year History
Debbie Jacob(Author)
McFarland & Co Inc (Publisher)
Published on 10. April 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
229 pages
978-1-4766-9406-1 (ISBN)
Description
They are four-legged police officers sniffing their way through mountains, tropical forests, and urban jungles, and they operate in the southernmost Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago, just seven miles from Venezuela. Police dogs and their canine officers face dangers including drug dealers, thieves, kidnappers, and murderers by relying on their most important weapon: trust
This is an unprecedented look at crime from the police canine section's perspective, with the bond between police officers and their dog partners at the heart of the story. Written by a journalist with a background in anthropology, this book is based on exclusive access to the police dogs' secret files. It includes interviews with retired and working canine officers and spans 70 years, from the canine section's inception in 1952 to 2022. Follow the dogs' work during colonialism, independence, the Black Power movement, the rise of the illegal drug trade, and the age of terrorism. Fierce, feared, loyal and lovable, police dogs have compiled an impressive crimefighting record and a trail of remarkable stories.
This is an unprecedented look at crime from the police canine section's perspective, with the bond between police officers and their dog partners at the heart of the story. Written by a journalist with a background in anthropology, this book is based on exclusive access to the police dogs' secret files. It includes interviews with retired and working canine officers and spans 70 years, from the canine section's inception in 1952 to 2022. Follow the dogs' work during colonialism, independence, the Black Power movement, the rise of the illegal drug trade, and the age of terrorism. Fierce, feared, loyal and lovable, police dogs have compiled an impressive crimefighting record and a trail of remarkable stories.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
17 photos, appendices, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
383 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4766-9406-1 (9781476694061)
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Debbie Jacob is a journalist who lives in St. Ann's, Trinidad. In 2019 she was named the Trinidad Express Individual of the Year and received an award from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Mounted and Canine Branch for her work with the nation's police dogs. In 2020, she received a Chaconia Gold Medal from the government of Trinidad and Tobago for spheres of humanitarian work in prisons and the police service canine section.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction. Trinidad: An Island of Beauty, an Island in Crisis
?1.?Dog Days
?2.?Backtracking: Bruno
?3.?Along Came a Spider
?4.?Shah: King of the Dogs
?5.?Ralph and Rex
?6.?Dreams, Nightmares and Other Business
?7.?Sheba and Sheba
?8.?Carlo
?9.?Panther
10.?Adolph, ANZAC, and Bullet
11.?Trigger
12.?Shep
13.?Black Power, Daemon and Rex
14.?Murder in St. Vincent
15.?Dyer Memories
16.?Inside the Caroni Kennels
17.?Jango and Strike
18.?A Line in the Sand
19.?The Piegaro Team
20.?Ambush and Kidnappings
21.?Springing into Action
22.?Dog Days Two
23.?Where the Air Is Rare
24.?A Woman's Touch
25.?Tobago Tales
26.?Starring: The "M" Dogs
27.?Training Days
28.?What the Future Holds
Appendix A: Thomas's Final Report on Bruno
Appendix B: Panther's Veterinary Report
Appendix C: Privy Council Summary of Junior "Spirit" Cottle Case
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index 215
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction. Trinidad: An Island of Beauty, an Island in Crisis
?1.?Dog Days
?2.?Backtracking: Bruno
?3.?Along Came a Spider
?4.?Shah: King of the Dogs
?5.?Ralph and Rex
?6.?Dreams, Nightmares and Other Business
?7.?Sheba and Sheba
?8.?Carlo
?9.?Panther
10.?Adolph, ANZAC, and Bullet
11.?Trigger
12.?Shep
13.?Black Power, Daemon and Rex
14.?Murder in St. Vincent
15.?Dyer Memories
16.?Inside the Caroni Kennels
17.?Jango and Strike
18.?A Line in the Sand
19.?The Piegaro Team
20.?Ambush and Kidnappings
21.?Springing into Action
22.?Dog Days Two
23.?Where the Air Is Rare
24.?A Woman's Touch
25.?Tobago Tales
26.?Starring: The "M" Dogs
27.?Training Days
28.?What the Future Holds
Appendix A: Thomas's Final Report on Bruno
Appendix B: Panther's Veterinary Report
Appendix C: Privy Council Summary of Junior "Spirit" Cottle Case
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index 215