"They are sharp weapons"

They save lives: sniffer noses in the police service

Four Tyrolean dog handlers with their four-legged partners in Jenbach: Thomas, Dominik, Dietmar and Alex (from left)(Bild: Anna Terleth)

They save lives, track down criminals and are sharp weapons: There are currently 25 police dogs on duty in Tyrol. Service dog handler Dietmar Lintner in an interview about the guardian angels on four paws.

Dogs are not only man's best friend, they also work for the police. There are currently 25 police service dogs on duty in Tyrol. They not only protect the officers, but also help in the search for missing persons or sniff out explosives.