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The Champion • Wednesday 16 October 2013CMBAVisit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 23‘Guide’ dogs arepolice force’snewest recruitsTWO new recruits havejoined Merseyside Police dogsection.Police dogs Gemma andChamp, both LabradorRetriever crosses, weredonated to the force by GuideDogs Liverpool, who noticedtheir potential to be policedogs when undertakingtraining at their centre.Both dogs underwentextensive training at theforce’s specialist dog sectionand are now working as‘proactive rummage dogs’trained to find drugs,firearms and cash under theguidance of their handlersConstable Simon Coley andConstable Steve Martin.Dog Section Inspector, MarkFallows said: “Both dogshave been a real asset to thedepartment and in a fewshort weeks, both havealready made key drugs finds“It’s great to know that ourpartners in other agencies,such as Guide DogsLiverpool, are able to spotqualities in a dog, that whilearen’t suited in a guide dog,Constable Simon Coley and Constable Steve Martin withChamp and Gemma.Code NAwill help to make a greatpolice dog.“We work closely withGuide Dogs Liverpool and aredelighted that the dogs theyhave provided to us havepassed their training and arenow helping to us to keep thestreets of Merseyside safe.”PennyWilliamsEngagement Officer fromGuide Dogs Liverpool said:West Lancashire’s IndependentMerc Specialists“We are delighted to seeGemma and Champflourishing in their police dogcareers. A great amount oftime and energy had beeninvested in the early trainingof these two wonderful dogsand we are so pleased thatthey are now contributing tothe community in such apositive way.”holly.rummens@champnews.comPRESTIGE CAR SERVICINGON ALL MAKES AND MODELSServicing, Repairs, MoT’s arrangedon all Marques including fulldiagnostic facility availableWith over 30 years Main Dealerexperience specialising in prestige motorvehicle maintenanceWE USE GENUINE MANUFACTURERSPARTS AND LUBRICANTS ANDAS SUCH WILL NOT AFFECTMANUFACTURERS WARRANTYFree collection and delivery serviceavailable upon request.Tel: 01704 896161Mob: 07771 701 356Unit 3, Telletholme Trading Estate,Tollgate Road, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 8TFwww.mscprestigegarage.comBMW1116198TARLETON MILL FACTORY SHOPSALENOW ONWE AREMOVINGEVERYTHINGMUST GOMASSIVECLEARANCE SALEAll Clearance stock now atROCK BOTTOMPRICESBedding, Curtains,Cushions, Throws, Nets,Voiles, Beanbags, TableLinens and lots lots moreFABRIC...Hundreds ofthousands of metresto clear11231721122778LOTS AND LOTSOF BARGAINSAT UNBELIEVABLELOW PRICES!Opening hours: Monday- Saturday 9am-5pmPlox Brow, Tarleton Village Nr Preston PR4 6HB01772 815812