UNIPATH STAFF
Iraqi policemen and their dogs showed off their skills during a ceremony in February 2013.
The event celebrated about 100 newly trained dog handlers who completed a 60-day training course at the police canine headquarters in Kerbala.
This type of training is invaluable when it comes to securing communities. Dogs have a keen sense of smell — so strong, in fact, that they can detect bombs. Their help is invaluable for military and police units that frequently encounter improvised explosive devices. Canine units can also help chase down suspects and find victims buried in rubble.