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'''Shiloh''' (born c. [[2010]]) is | '''Shiloh''' (born c. [[2010]]) is a German shepherd used by the [[Homewood Police Department]] from [[2012]] until [[2018]]. His handlers were Officer [[Keith Smith]] and Corporal [[Ted Springfield]]. | ||
Shiloh and [[Justice]] arrived from Kentucky on [[April 2]], [[2012]]. Shiloh originated from the Czech Republic. After their arrival, both dogs were trained to smell narcotics, work on patrol, and apprehend suspects at the Huntsville Police Department in Madison County. Both dogs are expected to serve for eight to nine years before they are retired. | Shiloh and [[Justice]] arrived from Kentucky on [[April 2]], [[2012]]. Shiloh originated from the Czech Republic. After their arrival, both dogs were trained to smell narcotics, work on patrol, and apprehend suspects at the Huntsville Police Department in Madison County. Both dogs are expected to serve for eight to nine years before they are retired. | ||
A naming contest for the dogs was open to [[Homewood City Schools|Homewood elementary students]]. "Shiloh" was submitted by Daisy Valencia, a fifth-grader at [[Edgewood Elementary School]]. For her winning entry, she won a stuffed German shepherd, a framed certificate with a picture of Shiloh, and a scooter. | A naming contest for the dogs was open to [[Homewood City Schools|Homewood elementary students]]. "Shiloh" was submitted by Daisy Valencia, a fifth-grader at [[Edgewood Elementary School]]. For her winning entry, she won a stuffed German shepherd, a framed certificate with a picture of Shiloh, and a scooter. | ||
Shiloh and Justice retired from HPD in May [[2018]] and now resides with his final handler Corporal Springfield and family. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
* Singleton III, William C. | * Singleton III, William C. (April 3, 2012) "[http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/04/homewood_police_get_new_k9_dog.html Homewood police get two police dogs from Germany]." {{BN}} | ||
* Singleton III, William C. | * Singleton III, William C. (April 13, 2012) "Homewood police dogs now have names." {{BN}} | ||
* Singleton III, William C. | * Singleton III, William C. (April 18, 2012) "These rookies were bred for this work." {{BN}} <!-- http://blog.al.com/birmingham-news-stories/2012/04/homewood_-_these_rookies_were.html --> | ||
* Cromwell, Sydney (July 19, 2018) "HPD holds retirement ceremony for K9 officers." ''Homewood Star'' | |||
[[Category:2010 births]] | [[Category:2010 births]] | ||
[[Category:Police dogs]] | [[Category:Police dogs]] | ||
[[Category:Homewood Police Department]] | [[Category:Homewood Police Department]] | ||
Revision as of 15:19, 16 December 2020
Shiloh (born c. 2010) is a German shepherd used by the Homewood Police Department from 2012 until 2018. His handlers were Officer Keith Smith and Corporal Ted Springfield.
Shiloh and Justice arrived from Kentucky on April 2, 2012. Shiloh originated from the Czech Republic. After their arrival, both dogs were trained to smell narcotics, work on patrol, and apprehend suspects at the Huntsville Police Department in Madison County. Both dogs are expected to serve for eight to nine years before they are retired.
A naming contest for the dogs was open to Homewood elementary students. "Shiloh" was submitted by Daisy Valencia, a fifth-grader at Edgewood Elementary School. For her winning entry, she won a stuffed German shepherd, a framed certificate with a picture of Shiloh, and a scooter.
Shiloh and Justice retired from HPD in May 2018 and now resides with his final handler Corporal Springfield and family.
References
- Singleton III, William C. (April 3, 2012) "Homewood police get two police dogs from Germany." The Birmingham News
- Singleton III, William C. (April 13, 2012) "Homewood police dogs now have names." The Birmingham News
- Singleton III, William C. (April 18, 2012) "These rookies were bred for this work." The Birmingham News
- Cromwell, Sydney (July 19, 2018) "HPD holds retirement ceremony for K9 officers." Homewood Star