Off Beat

Police Dog Trials As usual, the annual Hong Kong Police Dog Trials held at Queen's Hill Camp once again proved the high professionalism of both police officer and dog - and the new adage that a dog can be a criminal's worst friend. All Those present to observe the trials were extremely impressed - especially in the Obedience, Attach and Search categories of the competition. As these photos attest the day certainly went to the dogs...
Furry competitor welcomes OFFBEAT's cameramen to the 3rd Annual Police Dog Trials	Unlike any other bond. A woman officer's best friend
An officer and his dog tred through the rain sodden pitch together	"Suspect" hiding in overgrowth is no match for this canine's senses of smell and sight
Police Dog and handler in quick pursuit of "suspect"

Police officers and their dogs pose for the camera

From left to right: Open Category Winners: second runner-up PC Ng Ho-cheung EU KW with his dog Aely; Winner PC Ip Kwok-wing EU KW with Harry; and first runner-up PC Li Ka-fai EU HKI with dog Zak, and in the Novice Category; second runner-up PC Lee Chi-wan CDIST with Dillon; winner PC Wong Wai-man KTDIST with Kaka; and first runner-up PC Chan Wai-hung WDIST and Talbot

Police Dog constable shows his leaping prowess when chasing "criminals" in all types of terrain - both urban and rural		Who said police dogs can't fly?
Despite the driving rain and "armed suspects", these police dog constables on the attack always get their man