Networking opportunity followed by an insight into the Essex Police Dog Section and how they assist in keeping all communities safe whether at work or at home.

Join us and hear direct from T/Sgt Paul Screech and his colleague PC Jim Beaird how how the Essex Police Working Dogs are trained and work to protect the community.  Come along and meet PD Milo, PD Danny and PD Razor in person - see below.

Get the date in your diary and book your place! BOOKINGS CLOSE 13 JANUARY.

Networking Session

Following registgration we will hold a 60 minute max networking session starting promptly at 3.15pm to help you meet as many attendees as possible prior to our presentation and demonstration by Essex Police.

This is perfect for anyone who wants to raise their profile across the business community and extend their network of business contacts.  We will have a room of business people ready to get connected with you and your business – all you have to do is get the date in your diary and book a place today!

Cost:    SACC Members £15 + vat  (Contact Julie Budden for Member promo code) Non Members and Guests £20 + vat Includes light buffet, refreshments and parking. Payment strictly prior to event.

 PD Milo, PD Danny and PD Razor will be waiting to meet you...

Early History of Police Dogs

Did you know...

Dogs have been used for law enforcement since at least the Middle Ages. Money was then set aside in the villages for the upkeep of the parish constable's bloodhounds that were used for hunting down outlaws. 

Parish constables often took their dogs to work for company in the 15th century, but the first use of dogs by the police is believed to be in 1888 when two Bloodhounds were used during the Jack the ripper murders.

The rapid urbanisation of London in the 19th century increased public concern regarding growing lawlessness - a problem that was far too great to be dealt with by the existing law enforcement of the time. As a result, private associations were formed to help combat crime. Night watchmen were employed to guard premises with many of these individuals provided with firearms and dogs to protect themselves from the criminal elements.