Meet Harrogate police's cutest new recruit

Christmas party to celebrate Harrogate's independent shopsHarry is a 14-week-old cocker spaniel who is destined to become an explosives detection dog.

He currently likes to wear his green Halloween jumper, but one day will have to swap it for a hi-vis police harness as he goes out on the job.

He is currently being puppy-walked by one of the police volunteers to socialise him and get him use to everyday situations such as getting to know other dogs, travelling in a vehicle, interacting with people, getting used to traffic and other noises.

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Next week Harry will go to live with Dog Section Sergeant, Simon, where he will start to integrate into police life, get to know his grown-up canine colleagues, and will be continually assessed for his suitability as a police search dog.

Once North Yorkshire Police can confirm he has the right temperament and attitude to be a search dog, he will be paired up with his human handler and they will train and qualify together as a team.

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He will then begin his career helping to keep North Yorkshire and its communities safe.