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'''Justice''' (born c. [[2010]]) is | '''Justice''' (born c. [[2010]]) is a German shepherd previously used by the [[Homewood Police Department]]. His handler was Sargent [[Jeremiah Mote]]. | ||
Justice and | Justice and [[Shiloh]] arrived from Kentucky on [[April 2]], [[2012]]. Justice originated from Germany. 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]]. "Justice" was submitted by Ahlam Saleh, a fifth-grader at [[Hall-Kent Elementary School]]. For her winning entry, she won a stuffed German shepherd, a framed certificate with a picture of Justice, and a scooter. | A naming contest for the dogs was open to [[Homewood City Schools|Homewood elementary students]]. "Justice" was submitted by Ahlam Saleh, a fifth-grader at [[Hall-Kent Elementary School]]. For her winning entry, she won a stuffed German shepherd, a framed certificate with a picture of Justice, and a scooter. | ||
Shiloh and Justice retired from HPD in May [[2018]] and Justice now resides with his final handler Sargent Mote 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. (April 13, 2012) "Homewood police dogs now have names." {{BN}} | |||
* 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]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:22, 16 December 2020
Justice (born c. 2010) is a German shepherd previously used by the Homewood Police Department. His handler was Sargent Jeremiah Mote.
Justice and Shiloh arrived from Kentucky on April 2, 2012. Justice originated from Germany. 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. "Justice" was submitted by Ahlam Saleh, a fifth-grader at Hall-Kent Elementary School. For her winning entry, she won a stuffed German shepherd, a framed certificate with a picture of Justice, and a scooter.
Shiloh and Justice retired from HPD in May 2018 and Justice now resides with his final handler Sargent Mote 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